Status:
valid
Authors:
Bitter
Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org
Year:
1913
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 12: 57. 1913.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001027966
Common Names
- Flahaultii Solanum
- Flahaultii Nightshade
- Flahaultii Tomato
Description
Solanum flahaultii (also called 'Chilean Nightshade', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the nightshade family. It is native to Chile and Argentina, and is found in a variety of habitats, including open woodlands, shrublands, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Solanum flahaultii 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 flahaultii is white or pale purple with five petals. Its seeds are black and round. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Solanum flahaultii 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 flahaultii
Solanum flahaultii 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