Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chlamydogynum
ID:
1027681

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bitter

Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org

Year:
1920

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 16: 398. 1920.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001027019

Common Names

  • Solanum Chlamydogynum
  • Chlamydogynum Nightshade
  • Chlamydogynum Potato

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Description

Solanum chlamydogynum (also called Chlamydogynum nightshade, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 meter in height. It is native to Bolivia and grows in open woodlands and grasslands. The plant has white flowers and oval-shaped leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Solanum chlamydogynum 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 chlamydogynum are white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Solanum chlamydogynum 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 chlamydogynum

Solanum chlamydogynum can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and Peru.

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

Friedrich August Georg Bitter (1873-1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bitter' in the authors string.
Solanaceae Source record for this taxon: Based on the initial data import