Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
volubile
ID:
1033137

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sw.

Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org

Year:
1797

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ind. Occid. 1: 458. 1797.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001032475

Common Names

  • Solanum volubile
  • Twining Nightshade
  • Climbing Nightshade

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Description

Solanum volubile (also called twining 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 volubile 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 volubile 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 volubile 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 volubile

Solanum volubile can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, and South America.

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

Olof Swartz (1760-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sw.' in the authors string.
Solanaceae Source record for this taxon: Based on the initial data import