Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nigriviolaceum
ID:
1030473

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bitter

Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 16: 163. 1923

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001029811

Common Names

  • Solanum Nigriviolaceum
  • Nigriviolaceum Potato
  • Nigriviolaceum's Potato

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Description

Solanum nigriviolaceum (also called ‘Purple 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 nigriviolaceum 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 nigriviolaceum 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 nigriviolaceum is a perennial herb that is native to South America. 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 nigriviolaceum

Solanum nigriviolaceum is native to South America, specifically 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

Friedrich August Georg Bitter (1873-1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bitter' in the authors string.
Solanaceae Source record for this taxon: Based on the initial data import