Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org
Year:
1759
Citation Micro:
Syst. ed. 10: 935. 1759.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001026831
Common Names
- Solanum Capense
- Cape Potato
- Wild Potato
Description
Solanum capense (also called Cape nightshade, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has a branched stem, and its leaves are ovate-lanceolate in shape. It is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Solanum capense 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 capense is a white or pink star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a black berry containing several seeds. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Solanum capense 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 capense
Solanum capense is native to South Africa.
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