Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
paludosum
ID:
1030844

Status:
valid

Authors:
Moric.

Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org

Year:
1837

Citation Micro:
Pl. Nouv. Amer. 29, tab. 20. 1837.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001030182

Common Names

  • Paludosum Nightshade
  • Paludosum Potato Vine
  • Paludosum Solanum

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Description

Solanum paludosum (also called swamp nightshade, among many other common names) is an annual or perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has white flowers and small, round, green fruits. It grows in moist soils, such as swamps, marshes, and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Solanum paludosum 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 paludosum 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 paludosum

Solanum paludosum can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Mexico, Central America, 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

Moïse-Étienne Moricand (1779-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moric.' in the authors string.
Solanaceae Source record for this taxon: Based on the initial data import