Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
erythracanthum
ID:
1028509

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dunal

Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org

Year:
1852

Citation Micro:
Prodr. [A. P. de Candolle] 13(1): 201. 1852.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001027847

Common Names

  • Erythracanthum Solanum
  • Erythracanthum Nightshade
  • Erythracanthum Tomato

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Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Solanum erythracanthum 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 erythracanthum 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 erythracanthum is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate moderate frost. It should be fertilized regularly and watered deeply. Pruning is recommended to maintain a neat, compact shape.

Where to Find Solanum erythracanthum

Solanum erythracanthum 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

Michel Félix Dunal (1789-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dunal' in the authors string.
Solanaceae Source record for this taxon: Based on the initial data import