Status:
valid
Authors:
Dunal
Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org
Year:
1852
Citation Micro:
Prodr. [A. P. de Candolle] 13(1): 39. 1852.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001028028
Common Names
- Ashleaf Nightshade
- Ashleaf Solanum
- Ashleaf Potato
Description
Solanum fraxinifolium (also called 'Ash-leaved Nightshade', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the nightshade family. It is native to South America, and is found in a variety of habitats, including open woodlands, shrublands, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Solanum fraxinifolium 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 fraxinifolium is a white to pale purple star-shaped flower. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Solanum fraxinifolium 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 fraxinifolium
Solanum fraxinifolium can be found in the tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Peru, and Bolivia.
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