Status:
valid
Authors:
Bitter
Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org
Year:
1912
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 10: 558. 1912.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001031257
Common Names
- Sinuate-excised Nightshade
- Sinuate-excised Potato
- Sinuate-excised Solanum
Description
Solanum sinuatiexcisum (also called 'Sinuate-Excised 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 sinuatiexcisum 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 sinuatiexcisum 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 sinuatiexcisum 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 sinuatiexcisum
Solanum sinuatiexcisum is native to the Amazon Basin in 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