Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
eitenii
ID:
1028429

Status:
valid

Authors:
Agra

Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 33: 558. 2008.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001027767

Common Names

  • Eiten's Nightshade
  • Tepozan
  • Tepozan de Ocampo

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Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Solanum eitenii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating fever, headaches, and stomach aches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Solanum eitenii is a white star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small with light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Solanum eitenii 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 eitenii

Solanum eitenii is native to Peru and can be found in the Andes Mountains.

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

Maria de Fátima Agra (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Agra' in the authors string.
Solanaceae Source record for this taxon: Based on the initial data import