Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
youngii
ID:
1033231

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Knapp

Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Novon 6: 28. 1996.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001032569

Common Names

  • Solanum youngii
  • Young's Nightshade
  • Young Nightshade

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Uses & Benefits

Solanum youngii 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

The flowers of Solanum youngii are white and small with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Solanum youngii is an evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 1-2m. It prefers full sun or partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed, cuttings or layering. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny position. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Layering can be done in spring or summer and the rooted layers should be planted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Solanum youngii

Solanum youngii can be found in 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

Sandra Knapp (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Knapp' in the authors string.
Solanaceae Source record for this taxon: Based on the initial data import