Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
evolvuloides
ID:
1028543

Status:
valid

Authors:
Giacomin & Stehmann

Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys 7: 3. 2011.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001027881

Common Names

  • Evolvuloides Solanum
  • Evolvuloides Nightshade
  • Evolvuloides Tomato

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Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Solanum evolvuloides 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 evolvuloides 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 evolvuloides is a perennial shrub that grows up to 4 feet tall and wide. It is native to South America and is found in tropical and subtropical regions. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location. Once the seedlings have emerged, they should be transplanted to their permanent location. It can also be propagated by cuttings taken in late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Solanum evolvuloides

Solanum evolvuloides 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

João Renato Stehmann (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stehmann' in the authors string.
Leandro Lacerda Giacomin: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Giacomin' in the authors string.
Solanaceae Source record for this taxon: Based on the initial data import