Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
jamaicense
ID:
1029398

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mill.

Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org

Year:
1768

Citation Micro:
Gard. Dict. ed 8, no. 17. 1768.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001028736

Common Names

  • Solanum Jamaicense
  • Jamaican Nightshade
  • Jamaica Nightshade

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Description

Solanum jamaicense (also called Jamaican nightshade, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the nightshade family. It is native to Jamaica, and is found in the tropical moist forests. It grows in moist, shady forests at elevations of up to 1,000 m.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Solanum jamaicense 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 jamaicense is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 4m in height. It is native to the Caribbean 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 jamaicense

Solanum jamaicense is native to Jamaica.

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

Philip Miller (1691-1771): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mill.' in the authors string.
Solanaceae Source record for this taxon: Based on the initial data import