Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
leptostachys
ID:
1029713

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dunal

Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org

Year:
1852

Citation Micro:
Prodr. [A. P. de Candolle] 13(1): 306. 1852.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001029051

Common Names

  • Leptostachys Nightshade
  • Leptostachys Solanum
  • Leptostachys Potato

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Description

Solanum leptostachys (also called Slender-Stemmed 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 leptostachys 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 leptostachys is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped leaves with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Solanum leptostachys is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C. It is best grown in a sheltered position and can be pruned to keep it in shape.

Where to Find Solanum leptostachys

Solanum leptostachys is native to South America, where it is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay.

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

Michel Félix Dunal (1789-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dunal' in the authors string.
Solanaceae Source record for this taxon: Based on the initial data import