Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
muricatum
ID:
1030371

Status:
valid

Authors:
Aiton

Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org

Year:
1789

Citation Micro:
Hort. Kew, ed. 1, 1: 250. 1789.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001029709

Common Names

  • Muricatum Potato
  • Solanum muricatum
  • Muricatum Nightshade

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Description

Solanum muricatum (also called 'Muricatum Nightshade' and 'Muricatum Potato', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Brazil, Uruguay, and Argentina. It grows in open woodlands, grasslands, and scrublands, and is often found in disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Solanum muricatum 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 flowers of Solanum muricatum are white, with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and long, with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Solanum muricatum: 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 muricatum

Solanum muricatum 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

William Aiton (1731-1793): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aiton' in the authors string.
Solanaceae Source record for this taxon: Based on the initial data import