Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
insidiosum
ID:
1029336

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mart.

Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Flora 21, Beibl. 2: 79. 1838.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001028674

Common Names

  • Solanum Insidiosum
  • Deceptive Nightshade
  • Climbing Nightshade

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Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Solanum insidiosum 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 insidiosum 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Solanum insidiosum is a perennial herb native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts.

Where to Find Solanum insidiosum

Solanum insidiosum 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

Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius (1794-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.' in the authors string.
Solanaceae Source record for this taxon: Based on the initial data import