Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rubicaule
ID:
1031581

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Stern

Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys 1: 55. 2010

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001030919

Common Names

  • Solanum rubicaule
  • Purple Nightshade
  • Purple Potato Bush

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Description

Solanum rubicaule (also called Red-stemmed 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 rubicaule is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Solanum rubicaule has white flowers with yellow anthers and a yellow center. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have a pair of oval-shaped leaves and are covered in fine hairs.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Solanum rubicaule is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It is best grown in full sun in 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. It is best to water deeply and infrequently. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer in the spring and summer. Prune back in late summer to promote new growth. Deadhead flowers to encourage more blooms.

Where to Find Solanum rubicaule

Solanum rubicaule is native to South America and can be found in the Andes mountains of Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, and Colombia.

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