Status:
valid
Authors:
A.R.Bean
Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya 9(4): 577. 2016.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001347544
Description
Solanum malignum (also called 'Devil's Tomato', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the nightshade family. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It is found in moist forests, open woodlands, and disturbed sites.
Uses & Benefits
Solanum malignum is used as a medicinal plant and is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Solanum malignum has small, white, star-shaped flowers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, round, dark green leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Solanum malignum is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. To cultivate, plant in well-draining soil in a sunny spot. Water regularly during the growing season and reduce watering during the winter months. Fertilize in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Solanum malignum
Solanum malignum is a species of flowering plant that is native to Australia and can be found in open woodlands and grasslands.
Solanum malignum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Solanum malignum?
Solanum malignum
What is the common name of Solanum malignum?
Malignum Nightshade
What is the natural habitat of Solanum malignum?
It is native to 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