Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nitidum
ID:
1030600

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ruiz & Pav.

Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org

Year:
1799

Citation Micro:
Fl. Peruv. [Ruiz & Pavon] 2: 33, tab. 163. 1799.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001029938

Common Names

  • Solanum Nitidum
  • Shiny Potato
  • Nitidum's Potato

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Description

Solanum nitidum (also called ‘Shiny 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 nitidum 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 nitidum 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 nitidum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. The plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every two to three weeks. It can be pruned to keep it from becoming too large. It is susceptible to pests and diseases, so it should be monitored for signs of infestation.

Where to Find Solanum nitidum

Solanum nitidum 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

Hipólito Ruiz López (1754-1816): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ruiz' in the authors string.
José Antonio Pavón (1754-1840): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pav.' in the authors string.
Solanaceae Source record for this taxon: Based on the initial data import