Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sejunctum
ID:
1031813

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brennan, Martine & Symon

Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Beagle 22: 2. 2006.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001031151

Common Names

  • Sejunctum Potato
  • Solanum Sejunctum
  • Sejunctum Nightshade

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Description

Solanum sejunctum (also called 'Jointed Nightshade', among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It has white flowers and yellow-orange berries. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates in open woodlands, scrublands, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Solanum sejunctum 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

The flowers of Solanum sejunctum 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 sejunctum 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 sejunctum

Solanum sejunctum 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

References

David Eric Symon (1920-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Symon' in the authors string.
Christopher T. Martine (b.2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Martine' in the authors string.
Kym Brennan: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brennan' in the authors string.
Solanaceae Source record for this taxon: Based on the initial data import