Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dimorphispinum
ID:
1028247

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.T.White

Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
Proc. Roy. Soc. Queensland 50: 82. 1939.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001027585

Common Names

  • Solanum Dimorphispinum
  • Dimorphispinum Potato
  • Wild Potato

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Description

Solanum dimorphispinum (also called Two-spined 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 dimorphispinum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Solanum dimorphispinum 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 dimorphispinum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Solanum dimorphispinum

Solanum dimorphispinum 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

Cyril Tenison White (1890-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.T.White' in the authors string.
Solanaceae Source record for this taxon: Based on the initial data import