Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hexandrum
ID:
1029047

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vell.

Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org

Year:
1827

Citation Micro:
Fl. Flumin. 88. 1829 [1825]; Fl. Flumin. Icon. 2: t. 122. 1831 [1827].

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001028385

Common Names

  • Solanum hexandrum
  • Hexandrum Nightshade
  • Hexandrum Solanum

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Description

Solanum hexandrum (also called Six-stamened 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 hexandrum 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 hexandrum 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 hexandrum is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate moderate frost. It should be fertilized regularly and watered deeply. Pruning is recommended to maintain a neat, compact shape.

Where to Find Solanum hexandrum

Solanum hexandrum is native to Peru and can be found in the Andes Mountains.

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

José Mariano de Conceição Vellozo (1742-1811): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vell.' in the authors string.
Solanaceae Source record for this taxon: Based on the initial data import