Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fernandesii
ID:
1333945

Status:
valid

Authors:
V.S.Samp. & R.Moura

Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 270(1): 34, f. 1-2. 2016

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001346399

Common Names

  • Solanum fernandesii
  • Fernandes' Nightshade
  • Fernandes' Potato

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Description

Solanum fernandesii (also called 'Fernandes' Solanum', among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It has small, oval leaves and produces small, white flowers. It is found in dry, tropical forests, often growing in open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Solanum fernandesii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Solanum fernandesii has small white flowers with yellow centers and long stamens. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings have long, narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Solanum fernandesii is a slow-growing, terrestrial shrub found in dry regions of South America. It can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. Cultivation should be done in a warm, dry environment with bright, indirect light. The soil should be kept slightly moist.

Where to Find Solanum fernandesii

Solanum fernandesii can be found in the south-east of Brazil.

Solanum fernandesii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Solanum fernandesii?

Solanum fernandesii

What is the common name of Solanum fernandesii?

Solanum

What type of plant is Solanum fernandesii?

Herb

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

Valéria da Silva Sampaio: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.S.Samp.' in the authors string.