Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
piurae
ID:
1031106

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bitter

Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 54, Beibl. 119: 5. 1916.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001030444

Common Names

  • Piurae Potato
  • Solanum Piurae
  • Piurae Nightshade

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Description

Solanum piurae (also called 'Piura 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 piurae 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 piurae 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 piurae is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. For best results, water regularly and fertilize monthly.

Where to Find Solanum piurae

Solanum piurae 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

Friedrich August Georg Bitter (1873-1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bitter' in the authors string.
Solanaceae Source record for this taxon: Based on the initial data import