Status:
valid
Authors:
Symon
Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org
Year:
1981
Citation Micro:
J. Adelaide Bot. Gard. 4: 272, figs. 119, 122. 1981.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001027009
Common Names
- Solanum Chippendalei
- Chippendale's Nightshade
- Chippendale's Potato
Description
Solanum chippendalei (also called Chippendale's nightshade, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 meter in height. It is native to Australia and grows in open woodlands and grasslands. The plant has white flowers and oval-shaped leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Solanum chippendalei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, fever, and stomach ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Solanum chippendalei are white and star-shaped. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Solanum chippendalei 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 chippendalei
Solanum chippendalei is native to the Chihuahuan Desert of 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