Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elaeagnifolium
ID:
1028432

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cav.

Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org

Year:
1795

Citation Micro:
Icon. 3: 22, tab. 243. 1795.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001027770

Common Names

  • Silverleaf Nightshade
  • Silverleaf Potato
  • Silverleaf Solanum

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Description

Solanum elaeagnifolium (also called silverleaf nightshade, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Americas. It has white flowers and silver-green leaves, and is found in dry, disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Solanum elaeagnifolium 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 elaeagnifolium 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 elaeagnifolium 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 elaeagnifolium

Solanum elaeagnifolium can be found in the southwestern United States, Mexico, and parts of Central 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

Antonio José Cavanilles (1745-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cav.' in the authors string.
Solanaceae Source record for this taxon: Based on the initial data import