Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nigrum
ID:
1030475

Status:
valid

Authors:
Acerbi ex Dunal

Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org

Year:
1852

Citation Micro:
Prodr. [A. P. de Candolle] 13(1): 59. 1852., 1852.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001029813

Common Names

  • Solanum Nigrum
  • Black Potato
  • Nigrum's Potato

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Description

Solanum nigrum (also called ‘Black 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 nigrum 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 nigrum 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 nigrum is a perennial herb that is native to Europe, Asia, and Africa. 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 nigrum

Solanum nigrum is native to Europe, Africa, and Asia, and is widely naturalized in North America.

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.
Giuseppe Acerbi (1773-1846): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Acerbi' in the authors string.
Solanaceae Source record for this taxon: Based on the initial data import