Status:
valid
Authors:
Stehmann
Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys 61: 17 (-20). 2016.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001344894
Uses & Benefits
Solanum lagoense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Solanum lagoense has small, white flowers with a yellow centre. The seeds are small, brown and oval. The seedlings have two small cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Solanum lagoense is a perennial herb that is native to Mexico. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers well-draining soil. It is drought tolerant and can be propagated by division or from seed. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-draining medium and kept in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Solanum lagoense
Solanum lagoense is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Solanum lagoense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Solanum lagoense?
Solanum lagoense
What is the common name of Solanum lagoense?
Lago Solanum
What are the characteristics of Solanum lagoense?
Solanum lagoense is an evergreen shrub with long, oval-shaped leaves. The flowers are small and white in colour.
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