Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
salasianum
ID:
1031651

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ochoa

Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Amer. Potato J. 66: 235. 1989.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001030989

Common Names

  • Solanum salasianum
  • Salasian Nightshade
  • Salasian Potato Bush

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Description

Solanum salasianum (also called 'Salasian Nightshade', among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay. It has a sprawling growth habit and can reach up to 1.5 m in height. It grows in a wide range of habitats, from grasslands to forests.

Uses & Benefits

Solanum salasianum is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal herb. It is also used to make jams and jellies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Solanum salasianum is a white-petalled star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Solanum salasianum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil mix at a temperature of 20-25°C (68-77°F). Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and rooted in a light, well-drained soil mix at a temperature of 20-25°C (68-77°F).

Where to Find Solanum salasianum

Solanum salasianum can be found in the tropical forests 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

Carlos M. Ochoa (1929-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ochoa' in the authors string.
Solanaceae Source record for this taxon: Based on the initial data import