Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glaucophyllum
ID:
1028810

Status:
valid

Authors:
Desf.

Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org

Year:
1829

Citation Micro:
Cat. Pl. Hort. Par. 3: 396. 1829.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001028148

Common Names

  • Glaucophyllum Nightshade
  • Tepozan de la Sierra de Aguascalientes
  • Tepozan de Aguascalientes

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Description

Solanum glaucophyllum (also called Glaucous-Leaved Nightshade, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to tropical regions of the Americas. It has large, dark green leaves and its flowers are white or yellow. It grows in tropical forests, savannas, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Solanum glaucophyllum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used as a food source for livestock and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Solanum glaucophyllum 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 glaucophyllum 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 glaucophyllum

Solanum glaucophyllum 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

References

René Louiche Desfontaines (1750-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Desf.' in the authors string.
Solanaceae Source record for this taxon: Based on the initial data import