Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
emulans
ID:
1028473

Status:
valid

Authors:
Raf.

Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org

Year:
1840

Citation Micro:
Autik. Bot. 107. 1840.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001027811

Common Names

  • Emulans Solanum
  • Emulans Nightshade
  • Emulans Tomato

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Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Solanum emulans 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 emulans 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 emulans 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 emulans

Solanum emulans is native to South America and can be found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.

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

Constantine Samuel Rafinesque (1783-1840): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Raf.' in the authors string.
Solanaceae Source record for this taxon: Based on the initial data import