Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lacerdae
ID:
1029559

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dusén

Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Arq. Mus. Nac. Rio de Janeiro 13: 33. 1905.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001028897

Common Names

  • Lacerda's Nightshade
  • Lacerda's Solanum
  • Lacerda's Potato

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Description

Solanum lacerdae (also called Lacerda's 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 lacerdae 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 lacerdae 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 lacerdae 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 lacerdae

Solanum lacerdae 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