Species:
pulverulentifolium
Status:
valid
Authors:
K.E.Roe
Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org
Year:
1967
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 19: 365. 1967.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001030676
Common Names
- Solanum pulverulentifolium
- Hairy Nightshade
- Pale Nightshade
Description
Solanum pulverulentifolium (also called 'Pulverulentifolium', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Andes Mountains of South America. It grows in moist habitats, such as along streams and in wet meadows. It has white flowers and its leaves are thick and leathery.
Uses & Benefits
Solanum pulverulentifolium is an ornamental plant that is also used medicinally. It is used to treat fever, colds, coughs, and headaches. It is also used to treat digestive problems, skin diseases, and respiratory disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Solanum pulverulentifolium 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Solanum pulverulentifolium 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 pulverulentifolium
Solanum pulverulentifolium is native to Mexico and Central 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