Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
itatiaiae
ID:
1029384

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dusén

Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. 9(5): 17. 1910.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001028722

Common Names

  • Solanum Itatiaiae
  • Itatiaia Nightshade
  • Brazilian Nightshade

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Description

Solanum itatiaiae (also called Itatiaia nightshade, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the nightshade family. It is native to Brazil, and is found in the Atlantic Forest. It grows in moist, shady forests at elevations of 800–1,500 m.

Uses & Benefits

Solanum itatiaiae is used as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties, and as a source of food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Solanum itatiaiae are white and star-shaped, with five pointed petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have a pair of cotyledons that are egg-shaped and slightly hairy.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Solanum itatiaiae 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 itatiaiae

Solanum itatiaiae is native to the Andes Mountains in Peru, Bolivia, and Ecuador.

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 Karl Hjalmar Dusén (1855-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dusén' in the authors string.
Solanaceae Source record for this taxon: Based on the initial data import