Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cantense
ID:
1027492

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ochoa

Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org

Year:
1959

Citation Micro:
Agronomía (Lima) 26: 217. 1959.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001026830

Common Names

  • Solanum Cantense
  • Cant Potato
  • Thorny Potato

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Description

Solanum cantense (also called Canten nightshade, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a branched stem, and its leaves are ovate in shape. It is found in disturbed areas, grasslands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Solanum cantense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Solanum cantense 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 cantense is a perennial herb 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 cantense

Solanum cantense 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

Carlos M. Ochoa (1929-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ochoa' in the authors string.
Solanaceae Source record for this taxon: Based on the initial data import