Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pillahuatense
ID:
1031069

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vargas

Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org

Year:
1954

Citation Micro:
Papas Sudper. 2: 53. 1956 ['1954'].

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001030407

Common Names

  • Pillahuatense Potato
  • Solanum Pillahuatense
  • Pillahuatense Nightshade

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Description

Solanum pillahuatense (also called 'Pillahuata 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 pillahuatense 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 pillahuatense 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 pillahuatense 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 pillahuatense

Solanum pillahuatense 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

Julio César Vargas Calderón (1903-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vargas' in the authors string.
Solanaceae Source record for this taxon: Based on the initial data import