Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pseudosycophanta
ID:
1031290

Status:
valid

Authors:
Farruggia

Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys 1: 74. 2010

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001030628

Common Names

  • Solanum pseudosycophanta
  • Hairy Nightshade
  • Pale Nightshade

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Description

Solanum pseudosycophanta (also called African Nightshade, among many other common names) is a shrub native to tropical Africa. It grows up to 1.5 meters in height and has a woody stem with spines. The leaves are ovate to lanceolate, and the flowers are white or purple. It grows in open woodlands, grasslands, and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Solanum pseudosycophanta is used as an ornamental plant, as it produces attractive blue flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Solanum pseudosycophanta is white with five petals and yellow anthers. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and long, slender stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Solanum pseudosycophanta is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained, moist soil and full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of heat and humidity and can tolerate some drought. It is best grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-10.

Where to Find Solanum pseudosycophanta

Solanum pseudosycophanta is native to Colombia.

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

Frank T. Farruggia: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Farruggia' in the authors string.
Solanaceae Source record for this taxon: Based on the initial data import