Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
petilum
ID:
1335093

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.R.Bean

Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya 9(4): 585. 2016.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001347547

Common Names

  • Solanum petilum
  • Bitter Potato
  • Mountain Potato

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Description

Solanum petilum (also called 'Tiny Huckleberry', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the nightshade family. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It is found in moist forests, open woodlands, and disturbed sites.

Uses & Benefits

Solanum petilum is used as a medicinal plant and is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Solanum petilum has small, white, star-shaped flowers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, round, dark green leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Solanum petilum is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. To cultivate, plant in well-draining soil in a sunny spot. Water regularly during the growing season and reduce watering during the winter months. Fertilize in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Solanum petilum

Solanum petilum is a species of flowering plant that is native to Australia and can be found in open woodlands and grasslands.

Solanum petilum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Solanum petilum?

Solanum petilum

What is the common name of Solanum petilum?

Petilum Nightshade

What is the natural habitat of Solanum petilum?

It is native to 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

Anthony Bean (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.R.Bean' in the authors string.