Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
santosii
ID:
1031698

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Knapp

Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Bull. Brit. Mus. Nat. Hist. (Bot.) 19: 106. 1989.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001031036

Common Names

  • Solanum santosii
  • Santos's Nightshade
  • Santos's Potato Bush

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Description

Solanum santosii (also called 'Santos 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 santosii 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 santosii is white, with five petals and yellow anthers. The seed is small, round, and black. The seedlings are short and thin, with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Solanum santosii is a tropical shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. Prune regularly to encourage bushiness.

Where to Find Solanum santosii

Solanum santosii 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

Sandra Knapp (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Knapp' in the authors string.
Solanaceae Source record for this taxon: Based on the initial data import