Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kulliwaita
ID:
1029547

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Knapp

Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys 1: 35. 2010.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001028885

Common Names

  • Kulliwaita Nightshade
  • Kulliwaita Solanum
  • Kulliwaita Potato

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Description

Solanum kulliwaita (also called Kulliwaita nightshade, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the nightshade family. It is native to Peru, 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 kulliwaita is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used as a hedge plant. It is also used for its edible fruits and leaves, which are used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Solanum kulliwaita is a white or pale purple star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped leaves with a slightly serrated edge.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Solanum kulliwaita is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 4m 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 kulliwaita

Solanum kulliwaita 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

Sandra Knapp (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Knapp' in the authors string.
Solanaceae Source record for this taxon: Based on the initial data import