Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sarrachoides
ID:
1031714

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sendtn.

Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. (Martius) 10: 18, tab. 1, fig. 1-8. 1846.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001031052

Common Names

  • Solanum sarrachoides
  • Sarrachoides Nightshade
  • Sarrachoides Potato Bush

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Description

Solanum sarrachoides (also called 'Sarrachoides 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 sarrachoides 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 sarrachoides 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 sarrachoides 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 sarrachoides

Solanum sarrachoides 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

Otto Sendtner (1813-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sendtn.' in the authors string.
Solanaceae Source record for this taxon: Based on the initial data import