Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
virginianum
ID:
1033107

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. 187. 1753.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001032445

Common Names

  • Solanum virginianum
  • Virginia Nightshade
  • Virginia Huckleberry

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Description

Solanum virginianum (also called Virginia 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 North America, and it can be found in open woodlands, scrublands, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Solanum virginianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a food source for birds and other wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Solanum virginianum 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 virginianum 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 virginianum

Solanum virginianum is native to the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida and north to Virginia.

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 Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Solanaceae Source record for this taxon: Based on the initial data import