Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mortonii
ID:
1030319

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hunz.

Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Kurtziana 12-13: 133, fig. 1. 1979.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001029657

Common Names

  • Mortonii Potato
  • Solanum mortonii
  • Mortonii Nightshade

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Description

Solanum mortonii (also called 'Mortonii Nightshade' and 'Mortonii Potato', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Bolivia, Paraguay, and Argentina. It grows in open woodlands, grasslands, and scrublands, and is often found in disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Solanum mortonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb to treat a variety of ailments. It is also used as a food source, as its leaves and stems can be eaten raw or cooked. The plant is also known to attract beneficial insects, such as bees and butterflies, to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Solanum mortonii 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

Cultivation and propagation of Solanum mortonii: This plant can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil in a sunny position. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil in a sunny position. The plant can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Solanum mortonii

Solanum mortonii is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the continent, including Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, and Uruguay.

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

Armando Theodoro Hunziker (1919-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hunz.' in the authors string.
Solanaceae Source record for this taxon: Based on the initial data import