Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
humile
ID:
1029151

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lam.

Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org

Year:
1794

Citation Micro:
Tabl. Encycl. 2: 23. 1794.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001028489

Common Names

  • Humile Nightshade
  • Humile Potato
  • Humile Solanum

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Description

Solanum humile (also called Humile 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 humile 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 humile 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Solanum humile can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil. Keep the soil moist but not soggy.

Where to Find Solanum humile

Solanum humile is native to the Andes Mountains in South America. It is found in Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, and Colombia. It can be found in mountain forests, grasslands, and scrublands at elevations of 2,000-3,000 meters.

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

Jean-Baptiste de Lamarck (1744-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lam.' in the authors string.
Solanaceae Source record for this taxon: Based on the initial data import