Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lanceifolium
ID:
1029596

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jacq.

Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org

Year:
1789

Citation Micro:
Collectanea [Jacquin] 2: 286. 1789.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001028934

Common Names

  • Lance-Leaved Nightshade
  • Lance-Leaved Solanum
  • Lance-Leaved Potato

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Description

Solanum lanceifolium (also called Lance-Leaved Nightshade, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a single stem, reaching up to 1 meter in height. The leaves are ovate to lanceolate, and the flowers are white or purple. It grows in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Solanum lanceifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also grown as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Solanum lanceifolium 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 lanceifolium 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 lanceifolium

Solanum lanceifolium is native to the Andes Mountains in South America. It is found in Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, and Colombia. It can be found in mountain forests, grasslands, and scrublands at elevations of 2,000-3,000 meters.

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

Nikolaus Joseph von Jacquin (1727-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jacq.' in the authors string.
Solanaceae Source record for this taxon: Based on the initial data import