Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sitiens
ID:
1031945

Status:
valid

Authors:
I.M.Johnst.

Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Rev. Chil. Hist. Nat. 33: 25. 1929.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001031283

Common Names

  • Thirsty Nightshade
  • Thirsty Potato
  • Thirsty Solanum

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Description

Solanum sitiens (also called 'Thirsty 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 sitiens 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 sitiens 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 sitiens is a perennial herb that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-draining potting mix.

Where to Find Solanum sitiens

Solanum sitiens can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America, including Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.

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

Ivan Murray Johnston (1898-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.M.Johnst.' in the authors string.
Solanaceae Source record for this taxon: Based on the initial data import