Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ivohibe
ID:
1029385

Status:
valid

Authors:
D'Arcy & Rakot.

Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Fl. Madag., Fam. 176: 97. 1994.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001028723

Common Names

  • Solanum Ivohibe
  • Ivohibe Nightshade
  • Madagascar Nightshade

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Description

Solanum ivohibe (also called Ivohibe nightshade, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the nightshade family. It is native to Madagascar, and is found in the tropical dry forests. It grows in dry, open forests at elevations of up to 1,000 m.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Solanum ivohibe is a white or pale pink star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black berry. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Solanum ivohibe 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 ivohibe

Solanum ivohibe 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

William D’Arcy (1931-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D'Arcy' in the authors string.
Armand Rakotozafy (1932-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rakot.' in the authors string.
Solanaceae Source record for this taxon: Based on the initial data import