Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
schliebenii
ID:
1031778

Status:
valid

Authors:
Werderm.

Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 12: 92. 1934.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001031116

Common Names

  • Solanum schliebenii
  • Schlieben's Nightshade
  • Schlieben's Potato Bush

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Description

Solanum schliebenii (also called 'Schlieben's Nightshade', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the nightshade family. It is native to South America, and is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay. It prefers dry, sandy soils in open areas, and is often found in grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Solanum schliebenii 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 flowers of Solanum schliebenii are white or pale purple, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Solanum schliebenii 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 schliebenii

Solanum schliebenii 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

Erich Werdermann (1892-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Werderm.' in the authors string.
Solanaceae Source record for this taxon: Based on the initial data import