Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
weddellii
ID:
1033164

Status:
valid

Authors:
Phil.

Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Anales Mus. Nac. Chile, Segunda Secc., Bot. 1891: 65. 1891.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001032502

Common Names

  • Solanum weddellii
  • Weddell's Nightshade
  • Weddell Nightshade

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Description

Solanum weddellii (also called Weddell'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 weddellii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Solanum weddellii 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 weddellii is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of climates. It can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings and can be grown in containers.

Where to Find Solanum weddellii

Solanum weddellii is native to Central 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

Rodolfo Amando Philippi (1808-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Phil.' in the authors string.
Solanaceae Source record for this taxon: Based on the initial data import