Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
medusae
ID:
1417339

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gouvêa

Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org

Year:
2019

Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys 118: 17. 2019

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001429804

Common Names

  • Solanum Medusae
  • Medusae Nightshade
  • Medusae Potato

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Description

Solanum medusae (also called Medusa 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 medusae 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 medusae 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 medusae 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 medusae

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

Solanum medusae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Solanum medusae?

Solanum medusae

What is the common name of Solanum medusae?

Medusa Nightshade

What is the natural habitat of Solanum medusae?

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

Yuri Fernandes Gouvêa: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gouvêa' in the authors string.