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(Dunal) Bohs
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Description
Solanum splendens (also called Splendens Nightshade, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant in the Solanaceae family. It is native to Mexico and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. It has a rhizome root system and long, narrow leaves with a pointed tip.
Uses & Benefits
Solanum splendens is used as an ornamental plant, for its attractive foliage and flowers, and as a food crop.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Solanum splendens is a white star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and green with oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Solanum splendens is an annual plant that is best grown in full sun in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Solanum splendens
Solanum splendens can be found in the Amazon rainforest of Brazil.
Solanum splendens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Solanum splendens?
Solanum splendens
What type of plant is Solanum splendens?
It is an annual herb.
Where does Solanum splendens grow?
It is native to 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