Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nemorense
ID:
1030437

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dunal

Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org

Year:
1813

Citation Micro:
Sol. Hist. 194. 1813.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001029775

Common Names

  • Nemorense Potato
  • Solanum nemorense
  • Nemorense Nightshade

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Description

Solanum nemorense (also called Nemor'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 nemorense 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 nemorense are white with yellow anthers, and the seeds are black and round. The seedlings are small and dark green in color.

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Where to Find Solanum nemorense

Solanum nemorense is native to South America, particularly in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, 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

Michel Félix Dunal (1789-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dunal' in the authors string.
Solanaceae Source record for this taxon: Based on the initial data import