Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
petrophilum
ID:
1031001

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Muell.

Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org

Year:
1852

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 25: 433. 1852.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001030339

Common Names

  • Petrophilum Nightshade
  • Petrophilum Solanum
  • Rock-loving Nightshade

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Description

Solanum petrophilum (also called 'Rock-loving 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 petrophilum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a food source for animals and birds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Solanum petrophilum is a white or yellow star-shaped bloom with five petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Solanum petrophilum is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Solanum petrophilum

Solanum petrophilum can be found in Brazil.

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

Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
Solanaceae Source record for this taxon: Based on the initial data import