Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pycnotrichum
ID:
1031364

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.R.Bean

Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 23: 142. 2013 [9 May 2013]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001030702

Common Names

  • Solanum pycnotrichum
  • Hairy Nightshade
  • Pale Nightshade

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Description

Solanum pycnotrichum (also called 'Chaco Nightshade', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the nightshade family. It is native to South America, and is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay. It prefers dry, sandy soils in open areas, and is often found in grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Solanum pycnotrichum 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 pycnotrichum 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 pycnotrichum 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 pycnotrichum

Solanum pycnotrichum 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

References

Anthony Bean (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.R.Bean' in the authors string.
Solanaceae Source record for this taxon: Based on the initial data import