Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tegore
ID:
1032334

Status:
valid

Authors:
Aubl.

Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org

Year:
1775

Citation Micro:
Hist. Pl. Guiane 1: 212. 1775.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001031672

Common Names

  • Solanum Tegore
  • Tegore Nightshade
  • Tropical Nightshade

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Description

Solanum tegore (also called Tegore Nightshade, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Mexico and Central America. It has a sprawling habit, with stems up to 1 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 tegore 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 tegore has five white petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Solanum tegore 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 tegore

Solanum tegore is native to Brazil and can be found in the states of Bahia and Minas Gerais.

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

Jean Baptiste Christophore Fusée Aublet (1723-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aubl.' in the authors string.
Solanaceae Source record for this taxon: Based on the initial data import