Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lanzae
ID:
1029625

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.-P.Lebrun & Stork

Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Candollea 50: 217. 1995.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001028963

Common Names

  • Lanzae Nightshade
  • Lanzae Solanum
  • Lanzae Potato

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Description

Solanum lanzae (also called Lanza's 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 lanzae 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 lanzae 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 lanzae 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 lanzae

Solanum lanzae is native to Mexico and Central America. It is also naturalized in parts of the United States, including California, Arizona, and Texas.

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

Jean-Pierre Lebrun (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.-P.Lebrun' in the authors string.
Adélaïde Louise Stork (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stork' in the authors string.
Solanaceae Source record for this taxon: Based on the initial data import