Status:
valid
Authors:
Symon
Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
J. Adelaide Bot. Gard. 8: 132, fig. 66. 1985.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001028551
Common Names
- Solanum incanoalabastrum
- Incanoalabastrum Solanum
- Incanoalabastrum Potato
Description
Solanum incanoalabastrum (also called 'Whitish Nightshade', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the nightshade family. It is native to South America, and is found in a variety of habitats, including open woodlands, shrublands, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Solanum incanoalabastrum is used as a medicinal plant to treat fever and headaches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Solanum incanoalabastrum is a white, star-shaped flower with five pointed petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Solanum incanoalabastrum 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 incanoalabastrum
Solanum incanoalabastrum 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