Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
flaccidum
ID:
1028623

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vell.

Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org

Year:
1827

Citation Micro:
Fl. Flumin. 87. 1829 [1825]; Fl. Flumin. Icon. 2: t. 115. 1831 [1827].

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001027961

Common Names

  • Flaccidum Solanum
  • Flaccidum Nightshade
  • Flaccidum Tomato

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Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Solanum flaccidum 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 flaccidum 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 flaccidum is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer. Prune in late winter or early spring to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Solanum flaccidum

Solanum flaccidum 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

José Mariano de Conceição Vellozo (1742-1811): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vell.' in the authors string.
Solanaceae Source record for this taxon: Based on the initial data import