Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
canoasense
ID:
1027489

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.B.Sm. & Downs

Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org

Year:
1966

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ilustr. Catarin., pt. 1, Solanac. 104. 1966.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001026827

Common Names

  • Solanum Canoasense
  • Canoas Potato
  • Rough Potato

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Description

Solanum canoasense (also called Canoas nightshade, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a woody stem, and its leaves are ovate-lanceolate in shape. It is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Solanum canoasense 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 canoasense 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 canoasense is a perennial shrub native to South America. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept at a temperature of 25-30°C. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and planted in a well-draining potting mix. The soil should be kept moist but not wet. The plant should be kept in a sunny spot and fertilized every few weeks.

Where to Find Solanum canoasense

Solanum canoasense is native to Brazil.

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

Lyman Bradford Smith (1904-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.B.Sm.' in the authors string.
Robert Jack Downs (b.1923): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Downs' in the authors string.
Solanaceae Source record for this taxon: Based on the initial data import