Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
falciforme
ID:
1028562

Status:
valid

Authors:
Farruggia

Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys 1: 68. 2010

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001027900

Common Names

  • Falciforme Solanum
  • Falciforme Nightshade
  • Falciforme Tomato

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Description

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

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Solanum falciforme is white or pale purple with five petals. Its seeds are black and round. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Solanum falciforme 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 falciforme

Solanum falciforme 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

Frank T. Farruggia: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Farruggia' in the authors string.
Solanaceae Source record for this taxon: Based on the initial data import