Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
swartzianum
ID:
1032261

Status:
valid

Authors:
Roem. & Schult.

Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org

Year:
1819

Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg., ed. 15 bis [Roemer & Schultes] 4: 602. 1819.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001031599

Common Names

  • Swartzianum Nightshade
  • Swartzianum Potato
  • Swartzianum Tomato

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Description

Solanum swartzianum (also called Swartz's Nightshade, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the nightshade family Solanaceae. It is native to Central America and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, tropical and subtropical moist montane forests, and disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Solanum swartzianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, skin diseases, and as an analgesic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Solanum swartzianum is white, with five petals and yellow anthers. The seed is small, round, and black. The seedlings are short and thin, with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Solanum swartzianum is a perennial herb that is native to South America. It can be propagated from seed or stem cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It requires regular watering during the growing season and should be fertilized once a month.

Where to Find Solanum swartzianum

Solanum swartzianum 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

Josef August Schultes (1773-1831): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schult.' in the authors string.
Johann Jacob Roemer (1763-1819): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roem.' in the authors string.
Solanaceae Source record for this taxon: Based on the initial data import