Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dendroicum
ID:
1028165

Status:
valid

Authors:
O.E.Schulz & Ekman

Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 32: 91. 1933.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001027503

Common Names

  • Solanum Dendroicum
  • Tree Potato
  • Tree Nightshade

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Description

Solanum dendroicum (also called Tree 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 dendroicum has been used as an ornamental plant and for its edible fruits.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Solanum dendroicum 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 dendroicum 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 dendroicum

Solanum dendroicum 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

Erik Leonard Ekman (1883-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ekman' in the authors string.
Otto Eugen Schulz (1874-1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.E.Schulz' in the authors string.
Solanaceae Source record for this taxon: Based on the initial data import