Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ochranthum
ID:
1030694

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dunal

Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org

Year:
1816

Citation Micro:
Solan. Syn. 6. 1816.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001030032

Common Names

  • Solanum Ochranthum
  • Ochranthum Potato
  • Ochranthum's Potato

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Description

Solanum ochranthum (also called ‘Ochranth 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 ochranthum is used as an ornamental plant and as a source of food for birds and other wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Solanum ochranthum is a white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped, dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Solanum ochranthum is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C. It can be propagated by cuttings or division.

Where to Find Solanum ochranthum

Solanum ochranthum 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

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