Status:
valid
Authors:
D.Don
Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org
Year:
1825
Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Nep. 96. 1825.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001027834
Common Names
- Erianthum Solanum
- Erianthum Nightshade
- Erianthum Tomato
Description
Solanum erianthum (also called woolly nightshade, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Americas. It has white flowers and woolly leaves, and is found in dry, disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Solanum erianthum 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 erianthum is a white star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small with light green leaves.
Where to Find Solanum erianthum
Solanum erianthum 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