Status:
valid
Authors:
Agra & M.Nee
Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 49(3): 350. 1997
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001028725
Common Names
- Solanum Jabrense
- Jabrense Nightshade
- Jabron Nightshade
Description
Solanum jabrense (also called Jabrense nightshade, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the nightshade family. It is native to Ethiopia, and is found in the Afromontane forests. It grows in moist, shady forests at elevations of 1,500–2,000 m.
Uses & Benefits
Solanum jabrense is used as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties, and as a source of food.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Solanum jabrense 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Solanum jabrense is an annual or perennial herb that grows up to 1m in height. It is native to South America and is found in open areas, roadsides, and disturbed areas. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seed should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, the plant is drought tolerant and does not require much maintenance.
Where to Find Solanum jabrense
Solanum jabrense 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