Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rechei
ID:
1026306

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hawkes & Hjert.

Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Record Scott. Pl. Breed. Sta.2, 1963: 146, 171. 1963.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001025644

Common Names

  • Solanum rechei
  • Rechei Solanum
  • Rechei Nightshade

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Description

Solanum rechei (also called 'Rech's Nightshade', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Mexico and Central America. It has a prostrate growth habit and its leaves are ovate to lanceolate in shape. It usually grows in disturbed areas, such as roadsides and fields.

Uses & Benefits

Solanum rechei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a ground cover to control erosion and to provide a splash of color.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Solanum rechei is a small, white, five-petaled flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oblong seed. The seedlings are small, with light green leaves and white stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Solanum rechei is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 8 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagate by seed or stem cuttings. Take stem cuttings in the spring or summer and place them in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist and in a warm location until the cuttings have rooted.

Where to Find Solanum rechei

Solanum rechei is native to the tropical regions of Central and South America, including Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.

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

Jens Peter Knudsen Hjerting (1917-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hjert.' in the authors string.
Jack Hawkes (1915-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hawkes' in the authors string.
Solanaceae Source record for this taxon: Based on the initial data import