Status:
valid
Authors:
(Bohs) Bohs
Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Taxon 44: 586. 1995.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001031218
Common Names
- Sibundoy Nightshade
- Sibundoy Potato
- Sibundoy Solanum
Description
Solanum sibundoyense (also called 'Sibundoy 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 sibundoyense is used as a root crop and for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a food source and for its ornamental value.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Solanum sibundoyense is white in color and has five petals. The seed is small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Solanum sibundoyense is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is best to water deeply and infrequently. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer in the spring and summer. Prune back in late summer to promote new growth. Deadhead flowers to encourage more blooms.
Where to Find Solanum sibundoyense
Solanum sibundoyense 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