Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
laciniatum
ID:
1029567

Status:
valid

Authors:
Aiton

Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org

Year:
1789

Citation Micro:
Hort. Kew. ed. 1, 1: 247. 1789.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001028905

Common Names

  • Laciniate Nightshade
  • Laciniate Solanum
  • Laciniate Potato

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Description

Solanum laciniatum (also called Laciniate nightshade, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the nightshade family. It is native to Mexico, 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 laciniatum 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 laciniatum 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 laciniatum 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 laciniatum

Solanum laciniatum 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 Aiton (1731-1793): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aiton' in the authors string.
Solanaceae Source record for this taxon: Based on the initial data import