Status:
valid
Authors:
Svenson
Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org
Year:
1946
Citation Micro:
Amer. J. Bot. 33: 485. 1946.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001031653
Common Names
- Solanum Talarense
- Talarense Nightshade
- Tropical Nightshade
Description
Solanum talarense (also called Talar 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 talarense 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 for livestock and for making jams and jellies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Solanum talarense has five white petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Solanum talarense is a perennial shrub native to Central and South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining potting mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.
Where to Find Solanum talarense
Solanum talarense 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