Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pampaninii
ID:
1030851

Status:
valid

Authors:
Chiov.

Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Res. Sci. Somalia Ital. 1: 128. 1916.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001030189

Common Names

  • Pampaninii Nightshade
  • Pampaninii Potato Vine
  • Pampaninii Solanum

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Description

Solanum pampaninii (also called Pampanini's 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 pampaninii is used as an ornamental plant, as it produces attractive yellow flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Solanum pampaninii is a white to pale purple star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Solanum pampaninii 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 pampaninii

Solanum pampaninii 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

Emilio Chiovenda (1871-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chiov.' in the authors string.
Solanaceae Source record for this taxon: Based on the initial data import