Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
invictum
ID:
1417312

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.R.Bean

Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001429777


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Description

Solanum invictum (also called Invictum Nightshade, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant in the Solanaceae family. It is native to Mexico and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. It has a rhizome root system and long, narrow leaves with a pointed tip.

Uses & Benefits

Solanum invictum is used as an ornamental plant, for its attractive foliage and flowers, and as a food crop.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Solanum invictum is a white star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and green with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Solanum invictum is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division in spring or by seed in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Solanum invictum

Solanum invictum can be found in the Amazon rainforest of Brazil.

Solanum invictum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Solanum invictum?

Solanum invictum

What is the common name of Solanum invictum?

Invincible Nightshade

What type of plant is Solanum invictum?

Shrub

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

Anthony Bean (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.R.Bean' in the authors string.