Status:
valid
Authors:
Lindl.
Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org
Year:
1834
Citation Micro:
Edwards's Bot. Reg. 20: t. 1712. 1834 [1835 publ. 1834].
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001027872
Common Names
- Etuberosum Solanum
- Etuberosum Nightshade
- Etuberosum Tomato
Description
Solanum etuberosum (also called tuberous nightshade, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Americas. It has white flowers and tuberous leaves, and is found in dry, disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Solanum etuberosum 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 etuberosum is a white star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small with light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Solanum etuberosum 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 etuberosum
Solanum etuberosum 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