Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hoplopetalum
ID:
1029113

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bitter & Summerh.

Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org

Year:
1926

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 1926: 116. 1926.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001028451

Common Names

  • Hoplopetalum Nightshade
  • Hoplopetalum Potato
  • Hoplopetalum Solanum

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Description

Solanum hoplopetalum (also called Hoplopetalum nightshade, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to the Brazilian states of Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro, and São Paulo. It has small, white flowers and purple-black berries. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Solanum hoplopetalum is used as an ornamental plant and is also known for its edible fruits. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating fever, headaches, and stomachaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Solanum hoplopetalum are white or pale purple, with five petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.

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Where to Find Solanum hoplopetalum

Solanum hoplopetalum 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

Friedrich August Georg Bitter (1873-1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bitter' in the authors string.
Victor Samuel Summerhayes (1897-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Summerh.' in the authors string.
Solanaceae Source record for this taxon: Based on the initial data import