Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
eardleyae
ID:
1028398

Status:
valid

Authors:
Symon

Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
J. Adelaide Bot. Gard. 4: 212. 1981, figs. 83, 89.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001027736

Common Names

  • Eardleyae Nightshade
  • Eardleyae Potato
  • Eardleyae Solanum

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Description

Solanum eardleyae (also called Eardley's Nightshade, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South America. It has white flowers and dark green foliage. It is found in disturbed areas, open woodlands, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Solanum eardleyae 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 flower of Solanum eardleyae is white or pale purple with five petals. Its seeds are black and round. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Solanum eardleyae is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and is drought tolerant. It can be grown from seed sown directly in the garden in spring or early summer. Cuttings can be taken in late summer or early fall and rooted in a warm, humid environment. The plant is susceptible to fungal diseases, so it is important to provide good air circulation and avoid wetting the foliage.

Where to Find Solanum eardleyae

Solanum eardleyae is native to the Andes Mountains in South America. It is found in Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, and Colombia. It can be found in mountain forests, grasslands, and scrublands at elevations of 2,000-3,000 meters.

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

David Eric Symon (1920-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Symon' in the authors string.
Solanaceae Source record for this taxon: Based on the initial data import