Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
martii
ID:
1030057

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sendtn.

Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. (Martius) 10: 41, tab. 10. 1846.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001029395

Common Names

  • Martii
  • Martius' Nightshade
  • Martius' Potato

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Description

Solanum martii (also called Marti's nightshade, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 meters tall. It is native to Central and South America and is found in tropical and subtropical regions. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate light shade.

Uses & Benefits

Solanum martii, commonly known as the wild pepper, 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 martii is a white or pale purple star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Solanum martii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Solanum martii

Solanum martii can be found in the Andes Mountains of 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

References

Otto Sendtner (1813-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sendtn.' in the authors string.
Solanaceae Source record for this taxon: Based on the initial data import