Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
coriaceum
ID:
1027902

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dunal

Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org

Year:
1813

Citation Micro:
Hist. Nat. Solanum 197. 1813.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001027240

Common Names

  • Solanum Coriaceum
  • Coriaceum Nightshade
  • Coriaceum Potato

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Description

Solanum coriaceum (also called Coriaceum, 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 coriaceum is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Solanum coriaceum has white flowers with yellow centers and black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a hairy stem and leaves. The seed is round and black.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Solanum coriaceum is a perennial shrub that grows up to 1.5 m (4.9 ft) tall. It is native to the Caribbean and Central America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some salt in the soil. It is frost sensitive and should be protected from frost.

Where to Find Solanum coriaceum

Solanum coriaceum 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

Michel Félix Dunal (1789-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dunal' in the authors string.
Solanaceae Source record for this taxon: Based on the initial data import