Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
violaceum
ID:
1033075

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blume

Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org

Year:
1823

Citation Micro:
Cat. Gew. Buitenzorg 55. 1823.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001032413

Common Names

  • Solanum violaceum
  • Violet Nightshade
  • Violet Huckleberry

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Description

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Solanum violaceum has small, white, star-shaped flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Solanum violaceum 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 violaceum

Solanum violaceum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, Australia, and the Americas.

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

IPNI record: 821486-1: Originally associated with wfo-0001032411
The Plant List version 1.1, record: sol-13262: Originally associated with wfo-0001032411
The Plant List version 1.1, record: sol-13263: Originally associated with wfo-0001032412
The Plant List version 1.1, record: sol-13265: Originally associated with wfo-0001032414
The Plant List version 1.1, record: sol-13266: Originally associated with wfo-0001032415
Carl Ludwig Blume (1796-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blume' in the authors string.
Solanaceae Source record for this taxon: Based on the initial data import