Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
venturii
ID:
1032970

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hawkes & Hjert.

Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org

Year:
1960

Citation Micro:
Phyton 9: 140. 1960.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001032308

Common Names

  • Venturii
  • Venturi's Nightshade
  • Venturi's Potato

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Description

Solanum venturii (also called Ventur's 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 venturii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Solanum venturii 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 venturii 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 venturii

Solanum venturii 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

Jens Peter Knudsen Hjerting (1917-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hjert.' in the authors string.
Jack Hawkes (1915-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hawkes' in the authors string.
Solanaceae Source record for this taxon: Based on the initial data import