Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
indivisum
ID:
1029319

Status:
valid

Authors:
Witasek ex J.R.Benn.

Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 65: 88. 2008

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001028657

Common Names

  • Indivisible Nightshade
  • Indivisible Solanum
  • Indivisible Potato

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Description

Solanum indivisum (also called Undivided Nightshade, among many other common names) is an annual or perennial herb native to Central and South America. It has white flowers and undivided foliage. It is found in disturbed areas, open woodlands, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Solanum indivisum 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 indivisum 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.

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Where to Find Solanum indivisum

Solanum indivisum 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

References

Jonathan Richard Bennett (b.1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.R.Benn.' in the authors string.
Johanna A. Witasek (1865-1910): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Witasek' in the authors string.
Solanaceae Source record for this taxon: Based on the initial data import