Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
galapagense
ID:
1028731

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.C.Darwin & Peralta

Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Syst. Biodivers. 1(1): 45. 2003.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001028069

Common Names

  • Galapagos Nightshade
  • Tepozan de la Sierra de Chiapas
  • Tepozan de Chiapas

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Description

Solanum galapagense (also called 'Galapagos 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 galapagense 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 galapagense is a small white star-shaped flower. Its seeds are small, black, and round, and its seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Solanum galapagense 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 galapagense

Solanum galapagense can be found in the Galapagos Islands of Ecuador.

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

Iris Edith Peralta (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Peralta' in the authors string.
Sarah Darwin (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.C.Darwin' in the authors string.
Solanaceae Source record for this taxon: Based on the initial data import