Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
parvifolium
ID:
1030906

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Br.

Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org

Year:
1810

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Nov. Holland. 446. 1810.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001030244

Common Names

  • Parvifolium Nightshade
  • Parvifolium Potato Vine
  • Parvifolium Solanum

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Description

Solanum parvifolium (also called small-leaved 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 parvifolium is used as an ornamental plant, as it produces attractive purple flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Solanum parvifolium sub. parvifolium
Solanum parvifolium sub. tropicum A.R.Bean

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Solanum parvifolium 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 parvifolium 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 parvifolium

Solanum parvifolium can be found in Brazil, Uruguay, and Argentina.

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

Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.
Solanaceae Source record for this taxon: Based on the initial data import