Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
reptans
ID:
1031482

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bunbury

Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
Proc. Linn. Soc. 1: 110. 1841.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001030820

Common Names

  • Reptans Nightshade
  • Purple Nightshade
  • Mountain Nightshade

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Description

Solanum reptans (also called creeping nightshade, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region and parts of Africa. It grows in sunny, disturbed habitats such as roadsides, fields, and waste places.

Uses & Benefits

Solanum reptans is used as an ornamental plant and as a source of food for birds and other wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Solanum reptans has small, white, star-shaped flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a reddish-brown bark.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Solanum reptans 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 reptans

Solanum reptans 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

Sir Charles Bunbury, 8th Baronet (1809-1886): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bunbury' in the authors string.
Solanaceae Source record for this taxon: Based on the initial data import