Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
osteocarpum
ID:
1417276

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.R.Bean

Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001429741


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Description

Solanum osteocarpum (also called Osteocarpum Nightshade, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant in the Solanaceae family. It is native to Mexico and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. It has a rhizome root system and long, narrow leaves with a pointed tip.

Uses & Benefits

Solanum osteocarpum is used as an ornamental plant, for its attractive foliage and flowers, and as a food crop.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Solanum osteocarpum is an annual plant that is best grown in full sun in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Solanum osteocarpum

Solanum osteocarpum can be found in the Amazon rainforest of Brazil.

Solanum osteocarpum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Solanum osteocarpum?

Solanum osteocarpum

What type of plant is Solanum osteocarpum?

It is a shrub.

Where does Solanum osteocarpum grow?

It is native to South 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

Anthony Bean (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.R.Bean' in the authors string.