Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pachyandrum
ID:
1030817

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bitter

Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 13: 88. 1914.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001030155

Common Names

  • Pachyandrum Nightshade
  • Pachyandrum Potato Vine
  • Pachyandrum Solanum

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Description

Solanum pachyandrum (also called 'Pachyandrum', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Andes Mountains of South America. It grows in moist habitats, such as along streams and in wet meadows. It has white flowers and its leaves are thick and leathery.

Uses & Benefits

Solanum pachyandrum is used as an ornamental plant and for its edible fruit.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Solanum pachyandrum are white to pale purple in color and have five petals. The seeds are small, round, and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Solanum pachyandrum 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 pachyandrum

Solanum pachyandrum is native to tropical regions of Central and 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

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