Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
trinitense
ID:
1032533

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ochoa

Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org

Year:
1964

Citation Micro:
Anales Ci., Univ. Nac. Agrar., Lima 2(3): 245. 1964.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001031871

Common Names

  • Gulancha Tumba
  • Pale Nightshade
  • Devil's Apple

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Description

Solanum trinitense (also called Trinidad nightshade, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Caribbean. It has small, white flowers and small, round, yellow-orange fruits. It grows in moist, sandy habitats, often in open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Solanum trinitense 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 trinitense is a white or yellowish-white, star-shaped flower with five pointed petals. The seed is a black, flattened, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are short, with oval-shaped leaves and small white flowers.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Solanum trinitense is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caribbean. It can be grown from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, light soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every few weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Solanum trinitense

Solanum trinitense is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and northern 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

References

Carlos M. Ochoa (1929-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ochoa' in the authors string.
Solanaceae Source record for this taxon: Based on the initial data import