Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
evonymoides
ID:
1028544

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sendtn.

Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
Flora 24, Beibl. 2: 87. 1841.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001027882

Common Names

  • Evonymoides Solanum
  • Evonymoides Nightshade
  • Evonymoides Tomato

Searching for Solanum evonymoides? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Solanum evonymoides has been used as an ornamental plant and for its edible fruits.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Solanum evonymoides is a white star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small with light green leaves.

Searching for Solanum evonymoides? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Solanum evonymoides 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 evonymoides

Solanum evonymoides 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

Otto Sendtner (1813-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sendtn.' in the authors string.
Solanaceae Source record for this taxon: Based on the initial data import