Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
reductum
ID:
1031458

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.V.Morton

Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Revis. Argentine Sp. Solanum 171. 1976.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001030796

Common Names

  • Reductum Nightshade
  • Purple Nightshade
  • Mountain Nightshade

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Description

Solanum reductum (also called 'Reduced 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 reductum 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

Solanum reductum has white flowers with yellow centers, small black seeds, and small seedlings with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Solanum reductum is a perennial herb that is native to South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and placed in a rooting hormone before being planted in a well-draining soil mix. The soil should be kept moist until the cuttings have rooted.

Where to Find Solanum reductum

Solanum reductum is native to the tropical regions of Central 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

Conrad Vernon Morton (1905-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.V.Morton' in the authors string.
Solanaceae Source record for this taxon: Based on the initial data import