Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rhizomatum
ID:
1329368

Status:
valid

Authors:
Särkinen & M.Nee

Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys 47: 102. 2015.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001341822

Common Names

  • Solanum rhizomatum
  • Rhizomatum Solanum
  • Rhizomatum

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Description

Solanum rhizomatum (also called Rhizomatous Solanum, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to South America. It has leathery, dark green leaves and produces small white flowers in the summer. It grows in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Solanum rhizomatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Solanum rhizomatum has white flowers with yellow and purple markings. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Solanum rhizomatum is a tropical perennial that can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 10-11. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division of the rhizomes in spring or summer.

Where to Find Solanum rhizomatum

Solanum rhizomatum can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.

Solanum rhizomatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Solanum rhizomatum?

Solanum rhizomatum

What type of plant is Solanum rhizomatum?

Herb

Where is Solanum rhizomatum native to?

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

Michael Nee (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Nee' in the authors string.
Tiina E. Särkinen: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Särkinen' in the authors string.