Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
commersonii
ID:
1027819

Status:
valid

Authors:
Poir.

Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org

Year:
1814

Citation Micro:
Encycl. [J. Lamarck & al.] Suppl. 3: 746. 1814.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001027157

Common Names

  • Solanum Commersonii
  • Commerson's Nightshade
  • Commerson's Potato

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Description

Solanum commersonii (also called Commerson's Nightshade, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It is found in open grasslands, scrublands, and disturbed areas. It has ovate to lanceolate leaves and white to pink flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Solanum commersonii is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Solanum commersonii is white, with five petals and five sepals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped berry. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and white flowers.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Solanum commersonii is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to Bolivia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. To propagate from cuttings, take a cutting from a healthy plant and place it in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and the cutting should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Solanum commersonii

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

Jean Louis Marie Poiret (1755-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poir.' in the authors string.
Solanaceae Source record for this taxon: Based on the initial data import