Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pallidum
ID:
1030839

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rusby

Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Mem. Torrey Bot. Club 4: 228. 1895.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001030177

Common Names

  • Pallid Nightshade
  • Pallid Potato Vine
  • Pallid Solanum

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Description

Solanum pallidum (also called 'Pale Nightshade', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a branching stem with alternate, simple, ovate leaves. It grows in moist, disturbed habitats such as roadsides, pastures, and open woods.

Uses & Benefits

Solanum pallidum is used as an ornamental plant, as it produces attractive pink flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Solanum pallidum 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 pallidum is a perennial herb that is native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. It requires regular watering and fertilizing to keep it healthy and vigorous.

Where to Find Solanum pallidum

Solanum pallidum can be found in Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean.

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

Henry Hurd Rusby (1855-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rusby' in the authors string.
Solanaceae Source record for this taxon: Based on the initial data import