Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nienkui
ID:
1030464

Status:
valid

Authors:
Merr. & Chun

Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Sunyatsenia 2: 318. 1935.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001029802

Common Names

  • Solanum Nienkui
  • Nienkui Potato
  • Nienkui's Potato

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Description

Solanum nienkui (also called ‘Nienkui nightshade’, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Chihuahuan Desert of northern Mexico and the southwestern United States. It has small, white flowers and small, round, green fruits. It grows in dry, sandy soils in desert scrub and grassland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Solanum nienkui is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Solanum nienkui 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Solanum nienkui is a perennial herb that is native to China. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. It requires regular watering and fertilizing to keep it healthy and vigorous.

Where to Find Solanum nienkui

Solanum nienkui is native to South America, specifically in Brazil.

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

Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.
Woon Young Chun (1890-1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chun' in the authors string.
Solanaceae Source record for this taxon: Based on the initial data import