Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
erythrotrichum
ID:
1028512

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fernald

Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 35: 561. 1900.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001027850

Common Names

  • Erythrotrichum Solanum
  • Erythrotrichum Nightshade
  • Erythrotrichum Tomato

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Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Solanum erythrotrichum 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 erythrotrichum 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 erythrotrichum 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 erythrotrichum

Solanum erythrotrichum 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

Merritt Lyndon Fernald (1873-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fernald' in the authors string.
Solanaceae Source record for this taxon: Based on the initial data import