Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
citrullifolium
ID:
1027753

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Braun

Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org

Year:
1849

Citation Micro:
Ind. Sem. Hort. Friburg. 1849

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001027091

Common Names

  • Solanum Citrullifolium
  • Citrullifolium Nightshade
  • Citrullifolium Potato

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Description

Solanum citrullifolium (also called Citrullifolium 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 citrullifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, fever, and stomach ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Solanum citrullifolium var. citrullifolium
Solanum citrullifolium var. setigerum Bartlett

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Solanum citrullifolium 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 citrullifolium 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 citrullifolium

Solanum citrullifolium can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including parts of Brazil, Colombia, 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

Alexander Braun (1805-1877): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Braun' in the authors string.
Solanaceae Source record for this taxon: Based on the initial data import