Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
heleonastes
ID:
1029001

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Knapp

Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 72: 560. 1985.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001028339

Common Names

  • Solanum heleonastes
  • Heleonastes Nightshade
  • Heleonastes Solanum

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Description

Solanum heleonastes (also called Heleo's Nightshade, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It is typically found in open grasslands and disturbed areas. It has white flowers and small, round, green fruits.

Uses & Benefits

Solanum heleonastes is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as it has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Solanum heleonastes has white or pale purple flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with serrated edges.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Solanum heleonastes is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Cuttings can be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a potting mix. The plants should be grown in full sun and protected from frost.

Where to Find Solanum heleonastes

Solanum heleonastes can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

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

Sandra Knapp (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Knapp' in the authors string.
Solanaceae Source record for this taxon: Based on the initial data import