Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cornifolium
ID:
1027910

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dunal

Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org

Year:
1816

Citation Micro:
Solan. Syn. 21. 1816.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001027248

Common Names

  • Solanum Cornifolium
  • Cornifolium Nightshade
  • Cornifolium Potato

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Description

Solanum cornifolium (also called ‘Hedgehog Nightshade’, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico and Central America. It has a woody stem and white flowers. It grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Solanum cornifolium has been used as an ornamental plant and for its edible fruits.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Solanum cornifolium 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 cornifolium 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 cornifolium

Solanum cornifolium 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