Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
interius
ID:
1029349

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rydb.

Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org

Year:
1904

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 31: 641. 1905 ['1904'].

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001028687

Common Names

  • Solanum Interius
  • Interior Nightshade
  • Inner Nightshade

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Description

Solanum interius (also called Internal 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 interius 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 interius 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 interius is a perennial shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It is native to the Andes Mountains of South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature stems and planted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Solanum interius

Solanum interius 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

Per Axel Rydberg (1860-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rydb.' in the authors string.
Solanaceae Source record for this taxon: Based on the initial data import