Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
stipitatostellatum
ID:
1032142

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dammer

Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Abh. Königl. Akad. Wiss. Berlin 1894: 63. 1894.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001031480

Common Names

  • Stipitatostellatum Nightshade
  • Stipitatostellatum Potato
  • Stipitatostellatum Tomato

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Description

Solanum stipitatostellatum (also called Star-Fruited Nightshade, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Caribbean and Central America. It has a sprawling habit, with stems up to 1.5 m long, and its leaves are ovate to lanceolate, with entire margins. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Solanum stipitatostellatum 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 stipitatostellatum is a white to yellow star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and purple stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Solanum stipitatostellatum 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 stipitatostellatum

Solanum stipitatostellatum can be found in tropical regions of 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

Carl Lebrecht Udo Dammer (1860-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dammer' in the authors string.
Solanaceae Source record for this taxon: Based on the initial data import