Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
michaelis
ID:
1334554

Status:
valid

Authors:
Särkinen & S.Knapp

Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys 74: 22. 2016.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001347008


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Description

Solanum michaelis (also called 'Michael's Solanum', among many other common names) is a perennial plant that grows up to 0.6 m tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands and rocky slopes. It has small, white, star-shaped flowers and thin, hairy stems.

Uses & Benefits

Solanum michaelis is an ornamental plant used in gardens and flowerbeds. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various skin ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Solanum michaelis has small white flowers with yellow centers and a single seed in the center. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves with a reddish tint.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Solanum michaelis is a perennial, herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained, moist soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F).

Where to Find Solanum michaelis

Solanum michaelis is found in the tropical forests 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

References

Sandra Knapp (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Knapp' in the authors string.
Tiina E. Särkinen: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Särkinen' in the authors string.