Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
defensum
ID:
1028109

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Muell.

Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org

Year:
1866

Citation Micro:
Fragm. (Mueller) 5: 193. 1866.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001027447

Common Names

  • Solanum Defensum
  • Defensive Potato
  • Defensive Nightshade

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Description

Solanum defensum (also called Defensive Nightshade, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the nightshade family Solanaceae. It is native to Central America and South America. It is a perennial herb or subshrub with white flowers and purple-black berries. It grows in disturbed areas, secondary forests, and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Solanum defensum are white or yellowish-white, and have five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and have long, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Solanum defensum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of soil types. It requires regular watering and should be fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Solanum defensum

Solanum defensum can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America.

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

Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
Solanaceae Source record for this taxon: Based on the initial data import