Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pachyneuroides
ID:
1030822

Status:
valid

Authors:
Amshoff

Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org

Year:
1954

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Neerland. 3: 418. 1954.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001030160

Common Names

  • Pachyneuroides Nightshade
  • Pachyneuroides Potato Vine
  • Pachyneuroides Solanum

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Description

Solanum pachyneuroides (also called 'Pachyneuroides', 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 covered in soft hairs.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Solanum pachyneuroides 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 pachyneuroides 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 pachyneuroides

Solanum pachyneuroides 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

Gerda Jane Hillegonda Amshoff (1913-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Amshoff' in the authors string.
Solanaceae Source record for this taxon: Based on the initial data import