Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ferrugineum
ID:
1028605

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jacq.

Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org

Year:
1798

Citation Micro:
Pl. Hort. Schoenbr. 3: 46. 1798.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001027943

Common Names

  • Ferrugineum Solanum
  • Ferrugineum Nightshade
  • Ferrugineum Tomato

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Description

Solanum ferrugineum (also called Rusty Nightshade, among many other common names) is an annual or perennial herb native to Central and South America. It has white flowers and rusty-colored foliage. It is found in disturbed areas, open woodlands, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Solanum ferrugineum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to treat fever and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Solanum ferrugineum 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 ferrugineum 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 ferrugineum

Solanum ferrugineum 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

Nikolaus Joseph von Jacquin (1727-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jacq.' in the authors string.
Solanaceae Source record for this taxon: Based on the initial data import