Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
candidum
ID:
1027480

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org

Year:
1839

Citation Micro:
Bot. Reg. Misc. 25: 73. 1839.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001026818

Common Names

  • Solanum Candidum
  • White Potato
  • White Nightshade

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Description

Solanum candidum (also called white 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 candidum 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 candidum is white, with five petals and five sepals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped berry. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and white flowers.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Solanum candidum 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 candidum

Solanum candidum 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

John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.
Solanaceae Source record for this taxon: Based on the initial data import