Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brownii
ID:
1027340

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dunal

Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org

Year:
1813

Citation Micro:
Hist. Nat. Solanum 201. 1813.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001026678

Common Names

  • Brown's Nightshade
  • Solanum Brownii
  • Brown's Potato

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Description

Solanum brownii (also called Brown's nightshade, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a shrubby habit and can reach up to 1.5 meters in height. It has yellow flowers and its fruits are small, round and green. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates in open areas, such as grasslands and forest edges.

Uses & Benefits

Solanum brownii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Solanum brownii is a white to purple star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, dark green, oval-shaped plant.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Solanum brownii is a perennial shrub that grows up to 1.5 meters in height. It is native to South America and is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, and Peru. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Solanum brownii

Solanum brownii can be found in Mexico, Central America, and South America.

Species in the Solanum genus

Solanum aemulans, Solanum blanco-galdosii, Solanum brucheri, Solanum edinense, Solanum michoacanum, Solanum procurrens, Solanum rechei, Solanum sambucinum, Solanum vallis-mexici, Solanum abitaguense, Solanum abollatum, Solanum abortivum, Solanum absconditum, Solanum abutilifolium, Solanum abutiloides, Solanum acanthodapis, Solanum acanthodes, Solanum acaule, Solanum accrescens, Solanum acerifolium, Solanum achorum, Solanum acroglossum, Solanum acropterum, Solanum acroscopicum, Solanum actaeibotrys, Solanum actephilum, Solanum aculeastrum, Solanum aculeatissimum, Solanum acuminatum, Solanum acutilobum, Solanum adenobasis, Solanum adenophorum, Solanum adoense, Solanum adscendens, Solanum adspersum, Solanum aethiopicum, Solanum affine, Solanum africanum, Solanum agnewiorum, Solanum agnoston, Solanum agrarium, Solanum agrimoniifolium, Solanum ajanhuiri, Solanum alatirameum, Solanum albescens, Solanum albicans, Solanum albidum, Solanum albornozii, Solanum albostellatum, Solanum aldabrense,

Species in the Solanaceae family

References

Michel Félix Dunal (1789-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dunal' in the authors string.
Solanaceae Source record for this taxon: Based on the initial data import