Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
centrale
ID:
1027586

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.M.Black

Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Trans. & Proc. Roy. Soc. S. Austral. 58: 180. 1934.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001026924

Common Names

  • Solanum Centrale
  • Centre Solanum
  • Central Nightshade

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Description

Solanum centrale (also called Central 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-lanceolate in shape. It is found in disturbed areas, grasslands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Solanum centrale is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb. It is also used as a dye plant and for making herbal teas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Solanum centrale 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Solanum centrale is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. It is not tolerant of drought or wet soils. The seed should be sown in spring or early summer and can be started indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost. Division should be done in early spring or fall. The plants can be divided every 3-4 years to maintain vigor.

Where to Find Solanum centrale

Solanum centrale can be found in Mexico, Central America, and South America.

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 McConnell Black (1855-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.M.Black' in the authors string.
Solanaceae Source record for this taxon: Based on the initial data import