Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lobatum
ID:
1417338

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.R.Bean

Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001429803

Common Names

  • Solanum Lobatum
  • Lobatum Nightshade
  • Lobatum Potato

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Description

Solanum lobatum (also called Lobatum Nightshade, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant in the Solanaceae family. It is native to Mexico and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. It has a rhizome root system and long, narrow leaves with a pointed tip.

Uses & Benefits

Solanum lobatum is used as an ornamental plant, for its attractive foliage and flowers, and as a food crop.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Solanum lobatum is a white or yellowish-white star-shaped flower with 5 petals. The seed is a small, black, round berry with a single seed inside. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem and two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Solanum lobatum is an evergreen perennial that is easy to grow in moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. Propagation is by division of the rhizomes in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Solanum lobatum

Solanum lobatum can be found in the Amazon rainforest of Brazil.

Solanum lobatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Solanum lobatum?

Solanum lobatum

What is the common name of Solanum lobatum?

Lobed Nightshade

What is the natural habitat of Solanum lobatum?

Forests and grasslands

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

Anthony Bean (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.R.Bean' in the authors string.