Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
velleum
ID:
1032961

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thunb.

Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org

Year:
1818

Citation Micro:
Pl. Bras. Dec. 2: 21. 1818.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001032299

Common Names

  • Velleum
  • Velle's Nightshade
  • Velle's Potato

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Description

Solanum velleum (also called velvet nightshade, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Solanaceae family. It is an annual herb that can reach up to 1 m in height. It is native to South America, and it can be found in open woodlands, scrublands, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Solanum velleum is a popular ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and malaria.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Solanum vellum is white and star-shaped with five petals. The seed is black, oval-shaped and about 2-3 mm in size. The seedlings are small and have a white root system.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Solanum velleum is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of climates. It can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings and can be grown in containers.

Where to Find Solanum velleum

Solanum vellum is native to Argentina and can be found in the provinces of Buenos Aires, Chaco, Corrientes, Entre Rios, and Santa Fe.

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 Peter Thunberg (1743-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thunb.' in the authors string.
Solanaceae Source record for this taxon: Based on the initial data import