Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hypaleurotrichum
ID:
1029164

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bitter

Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org

Year:
1919

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 16: 100. 1919.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001028502

Common Names

  • Solanum hypaleurotrichum
  • Hypaleurotrichum Solanum
  • Hypaleurotrichum Potato

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Description

Solanum hypaleurotrichum (also called Hypaleurotrichum 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 hypaleurotrichum 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 hypaleurotrichum are white, with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and long, with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Solanum hypaleurotrichum 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 hypaleurotrichum

Solanum hypaleurotrichum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay.

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.
Solanaceae Source record for this taxon: Based on the initial data import