Status:
valid
Authors:
Bitter
Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org
Year:
1912
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 11: 222. 1912.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001029287
Common Names
- Macroton Nightshade
- Macroton Solanum
- Macroton Potato
Uses & Benefits
Solanum macrotonum, commonly known as the wild tomato, is a popular food source. The plant is used to make a variety of dishes, including soups, stews, and casseroles. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Solanum macrotonum is a white or pale pink star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black berry. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Solanum macrotonum is a perennial herbaceous plant in the family Solanaceae. It is native to South America and is grown as an ornamental in gardens. It is propagated by seed or cuttings and can be grown in a variety of soil types. It requires full sun and regular watering. Fertilizer should be applied every few weeks to ensure optimal growth and flowering.
Where to Find Solanum macrotonum
Solanum macrotonum is native to tropical regions of Central and South America.
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