Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
watneyi
ID:
1332439

Status:
valid

Authors:
Martine & Frawley

Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys 61: 3 (-9). 2016.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001344893


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Uses & Benefits

Solanum watneyi is used in traditional medicine to treat fever and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Solanum watneyi has small, yellow flowers with a green centre. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have two small cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Solanum watneyi is a perennial herb that is native to Mexico. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers well-draining soil. It is drought tolerant and can be propagated by division or from seed. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-draining medium and kept in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Solanum watneyi

Solanum watneyi is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Solanum watneyi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Solanum watneyi?

Solanum watneyi

What is the common name of Solanum watneyi?

Watney's Solanum

What are the characteristics of Solanum watneyi?

Solanum watneyi is an evergreen shrub with long, oval-shaped leaves. The flowers are small and white in colour.

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

Christopher T. Martine (b.2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Martine' in the authors string.
Emma S. Frawley: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Frawley' in the authors string.