Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
simplicissimum
ID:
1031914

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ochoa

Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Rev. Acad. Colomb. Ci. Exact. 17(65):321. 1989.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001031252

Common Names

  • Simple Nightshade
  • Simple Potato
  • Simple Solanum

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Description

Solanum simplicissimum (also called 'Simple 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 simplicissimum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments. It is also used as a food source and for its oil, which is used in cooking.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Solanum simplicissimum is white in color and has five petals. The seed is small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Solanum simplicissimum 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 simplicissimum

Solanum simplicissimum is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Peru, and Argentina.

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

Carlos M. Ochoa (1929-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ochoa' in the authors string.
Solanaceae Source record for this taxon: Based on the initial data import