Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
campylacanthum
ID:
1027452

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hochst. ex A.Rich.

Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org

Year:
1850

Citation Micro:
Tent. Fl. Abyss. 2: 102. 1850.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001026790

Common Names

  • Solanum Campylacanthum
  • Curved-Spined Potato
  • Curved-Spined Nightshade

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Description

Solanum campylacanthum (also called curved-spine 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 campylacanthum 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

Solanum campylacanthum has white or pale yellow flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, round and black in color. The seedlings are short and bushy with dark green, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Solanum campylacanthum is a perennial shrub that grows up to 1.5 m (4.9 ft) tall. It is native to the Caribbean and Central America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some salt in the soil. It is frost sensitive and should be protected from frost.

Where to Find Solanum campylacanthum

Solanum campylacanthum is native to Mexico.

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

Christian Ferdinand Friedrich Hochstetter (1787-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hochst.' in the authors string.
Achille Richard (1794-1852): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Rich.' in the authors string.
Solanaceae Source record for this taxon: Based on the initial data import