Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
velutissimum
ID:
1032966

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rusby

Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Mem. Torrey Bot. Club 6: 89. 1896.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001032304

Common Names

  • Velutissimum
  • Most Velvety Nightshade
  • Most Velvety Potato

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Description

Solanum velutissimum (also called velvety 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 velutissimum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Solanum velutissimum 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 velutissimum is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. It can be grown in a container or in the ground. Water regularly and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer. Prune to maintain shape and size.

Where to Find Solanum velutissimum

Solanum velutissimum 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

Henry Hurd Rusby (1855-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rusby' in the authors string.
Solanaceae Source record for this taxon: Based on the initial data import