{"id":1279491,"date":"2014-07-19T10:33:03","date_gmt":"2014-07-19T10:33:03","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2025-02-22T18:11:36","modified_gmt":"2025-02-22T12:41:36","slug":"solanum-americanum-1","status":"publish","type":"ht_kb","link":"https:\/\/efloraofindia.com\/efi\/solanum-americanum-1\/","title":{"rendered":"Solanum americanum"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n
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Solanum <\/i>americanum <\/i><\/i>Mill., Gard. dict. ed. 8: Solanum<\/i> no. 5. 1768;<\/i><\/div>\n
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Solanum villosum<\/strong> (left), <\/span>Solanum americanum<\/strong> (middle)\u00a0&\u00a0Solanum nigrum<\/strong> (right)<\/span><\/p>\n
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(<\/span>Solanum americanum, solanum nigrum <\/span><\/i>& <\/span>Solanum villosum<\/em><\/span><\/a>– <\/em>5 images.)
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\nAnnual herb differing from Solanum nigrum in 3-10 flowered cymes, less than 5 mm across, smaller anthers barely 1-1.5 mm long, shining black berries 5-7 mm in diam; pedicels and peduncle erecto-patent and strongly reflexed calyx lobes
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Although The Plant List treats S. nigrum<\/i> and S. americanum<\/i> as synonyms, seeing so many errors in this database I prefer to follow GRIN and eFlora of China, wherever available, since both treat them distinct<\/span> with following differences<\/div>\n
S. americanum<\/b>: Flowers less than 5 mm across; anthers 1-1.5 mm long; berries 6-7 mm in diam, shining black; fruiting calyx reflexed; seeds 1-1.5 mm long<\/span><\/div>\n
S. nigrum<\/b>: Flowers 7-10 mm across, anthers 2-3 mm long; berries 7-9 mm in diam, dull black; fruiting calyx appressed or slightly deflexed; seeds 1.7-2.5 mm long<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Solanum americanum, commonly known as American nightshade<\/b> or Glossy nightshade<\/b> is a herbaceous<\/span><\/a> flowering plant<\/span><\/a> of wide though uncertain native range. The certain native range encompasses the tropics and subtropics of the <\/span>Americas<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>Melanesia<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>New Guinea<\/span><\/a>, and <\/span>Australia<\/span><\/a>.[1]<\/span><\/a><\/sup>[2]<\/span><\/a><\/sup><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

The plant is widely <\/span>naturalised<\/span><\/a> around the Tropical Pacific and Indian Oceans, including <\/span>Hawai\u02bbi<\/span><\/a>, Indochina, <\/span>Madagascar<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>Africa<\/span><\/a>, possibly via <\/span>anthropogenic<\/span><\/a> introduction in these locales.<\/span><\/div>\n
Solanum americanum<\/i> is one of the most widespread and morphologically variable species belonging to the section Solanum<\/i>.[3]<\/span><\/a><\/sup> It can be confused with other black nightshade species in the <\/span>Solanum nigrum<\/i> complex<\/span><\/a>.[4]<\/span><\/a><\/sup><\/span><\/div>\n
Solanum americanum<\/i> grows up to 1\u20131.5 metres (39\u201359 in) tall and is an <\/span>annual<\/span><\/a> or short-lived <\/span>perennial<\/span><\/a>. The <\/span>leaves<\/span><\/a> are alternate on the branch, and vary greatly in size, up to 10 centimetres (3.9 in) long and 7 centimetres (2.8 in) broad, with a 4-centimetre (1.6 in) <\/span>petiole<\/span><\/a> and a coarsely wavy or toothed margin. The <\/span>flowers<\/span><\/a> are about 1 cm diameter, white or occasionally light purple, with yellow <\/span>stamens<\/span><\/a>. The <\/span>fruit<\/span><\/a> is a shiny black <\/span>berry<\/span><\/a> 5\u201310 millimetres (0.20\u20130.39 in) diameter, containing numerous small <\/span>seeds<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/div>\n
Solanum americanum<\/i> is a variable taxon. It is considered by some botanists to be more than one species, and others recognise subspecies.[1]<\/span><\/a><\/sup> Some botanists have suggested that Solanum americanum’ may be conspecific with the European nightshade,<\/i> <\/span>S. nigrum<\/span><\/a>. [5]<\/span><\/a><\/sup><\/span><\/i><\/div>\n
The ripe fruit is cooked into jams and preserves, or eaten raw.[8]<\/span><\/a><\/sup> In Africa, South America, New Guinea and Oceania the young green shoots of Solanum americanum<\/i> are cooked and eaten as greens, after boiling in water.[13]<\/span><\/a><\/sup>[14]<\/span><\/a><\/sup> The cooking water used for boiling the leaves is discarded as it contains the soluble alkaloids.[8]<\/span><\/a><\/sup> In <\/span>Kenya<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>Cameroon<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>Papua New Guinea<\/span><\/a> the leaves are sold as a leaf vegetable in the markets.[3]<\/span><\/a><\/sup> The leaves are used in a <\/span>West Indian<\/span><\/a> stew<\/span><\/a>, and it is known as branched Kalaloo.[8]<\/span><\/a><\/sup> In <\/span>Mauritius<\/span><\/a> it is cultivated and eaten as a pot-herb and used in <\/span>bouillon<\/span><\/a>.[3]<\/span><\/a><\/sup> Experts warn that care should be taken since numerous toxins are reported with levels varying with local conditions and varieties.[6]<\/span><\/a><\/sup>[11]<\/span><\/a><\/sup>[12]<\/span><\/a><\/sup><\/span><\/div>\n
(From <\/span>Wikipedia<\/span><\/a> on 19.7.14)
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Solanum americanum<\/a>: S. americanum<\/i> Miller, The Gardeners Dictionary, Ed. 8, art. Solanum no. 5, 1768
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For a long time S. americanum<\/b><\/i> and S. nigrum<\/b><\/i> were treated at distinct species, former characterised by smaller flowers (less than 5 mm across), smaller anthers (1-1.5 mm long) smaller (6-7 mm) shining black berries, and latter by larger flowers (6-9 mm across), longer anthers (2-3 mm) and larger (7-9 mm) dull black, purple or yellowish-green berries. <\/span>Both species are distinct from S. villosum<\/i> in inflorescence with usually more than 6 flowers, longer peduncles (1.5-3 cm in fruit).<\/span>
\nAccording to the latest update of Kew Plant list the two species are conspecific and accepted name for the species is S. americanum<\/b><\/i> Mill. and S. nigrum<\/i> is to be treated as its synonym. I am, however, not able to find
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\nI am uploading the specimens of the species from Kashmir,<\/span> photographed in June, 2010 (S. nigrum<\/i> s. str.). The photographs of S. americanum<\/i> s. str. were uploaded by … having distinctly shining black berries.<\/p>\n

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Solanum nigrum complex<\/a>: Solanum nigrum<\/i> complex is one of the most confused group of species with at
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4a<\/span><\/td>\nFlowers <5 mm across; anthers 1.5 mm long; peduncles up to 2.8 cm long in fruit; fruiting pedicels up to 1.4 cm, erect or reflexed; berry 6 -7 mm, black, shining<\/span><\/td>\n1. S. americanum<\/b><\/i> Mill.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4b<\/span><\/td>\nFlowers > 5 mm across; anthers 2-3 mm long; fruiting pedicels reflexed; berry > 7mm; green, yellow, orange or black, not shining<\/span><\/td>\n(5)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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5a<\/span><\/td>\nInfl. 3-5 flowered; peduncle in fruit <13 mm; berry longer than broad, red, orange or green<\/span><\/td>\n2. S. villosum<\/b><\/i> (L.) Moench.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5b<\/span><\/td>\nInfl. 5-20 flowered; peduncle in fruit > 15 mm; berry broader than long, dull purple, black or yellowish green<\/span><\/td>\n3. S. nigrum<\/b><\/i> L.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n
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The following upload by you had clearly shining black berries and longer peduncled matching S. americanum<\/i> but perhaps flower size (diam), anther length and berry size should help in confirming identification. I would request you to kindly explore these features if you are able to find this plant in your area. efi thread<\/a><\/div>\n
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– The plant is not there at present. It might erupt after monsoon. From what I remember the description matches with the key number 4a(Very small flowers etc.) i.e. S.americanum<\/i><\/p>\n

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efloraofindia:”For Id 08102011MR4\u2019\u2019 wild white flower Pune<\/a>: Date\/Time-Oct 2011<\/div>\n
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Location- Place, Altitude, GPS-Pune<\/span>
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\nFlowers Size\/ Colour\/ Calyx\/ Bracts- white 9mm in size<\/span>
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Solanum americanum<\/i> may be<\/p>\n

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Why not Solanum nigrum<\/i>?<\/p>\n

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Both are synonym<\/p>\n

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Oh I am so happy to know this.
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Pictures were taken today from same place, these three species growing here as weeds. Earlier I thought we had only two, no S. americanum<\/i> Mill., but the eFI and FoC KEY tells me otherwise.<\/p>\n

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Jan2015sk05 – Solanum americanum Miller?<\/a> : 4 posts by 3 authors. Attachments (5)<\/div>\n
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Solanaceae Fortnight: Feb2015sk01\/18: Solanum americanum Mill.<\/a> : 3 posts by 2 authors. Attachments (2)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

I was looking forward to this fortnight. Thanks to … My earlier upload of this species<\/a>.<\/div>\n
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Yes, this is Solanum americanum<\/i> Mill. ..very common in our area too, in flowers now..<\/p>\n

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Solanaceae Fortnight: Solanum americanum from Agastamuni, Uttarakhand-GSFEB20\/22<\/a> : 1 post by 1 author.\u00a0Attachments (4).<\/span><\/div>\n
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Solanum americanum<\/i><\/span>\u00a0Miller, Gard. Dict., ed. 8. no. 5. 1768<\/span>.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
Annual herb differing from Solanum nigrum in 3-10 flowered cymes, less than 5 mm across, smaller anthers barely 1-1.5 mm long, shining black berries 5-7 mm in diam; pedicels and peduncle erecto-patent and strongly reflexed calyx lobes<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
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Photographed from Agastamuni in Uttarakhand<\/span>.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Solanaceae Week: Solanum americanum PKFEB06\/06<\/a> :\u00a02 posts by 2 authors. Attachments (1).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Solanaceae Fortnight:Pune:: Solanum americanum ::SMPFEB 2\/2<\/a>\u00a0: 1 post by 1 author. 4 images.<\/div>\n
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Solanaceae Fortnight:: Solanum americanum Mill.-NS Feb 37\/37<\/a> : 2 posts by 2 authors. Attachments (7)<\/span><\/div>\n
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This is a frequent herb,<\/span> flowering and fruiting in December till March in north Indian plains. Clearly distinct from one more of the same genus blooming at the same time (Solanum villosum <\/i>Mill.)<\/span> in having green stems, smaller, pinkish flowers and shining black-coloured berries.. edges of stem bear very small spines..<\/span><\/div>\n
This should not be confused with Solanum nigrum <\/i>L. which flowers in summers and monsoons, bears larger number of fruits per peduncle, dull berries and large fruiting calyx .<\/span><\/div>\n
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Nice …, Solanum nigrum<\/i> is synonym of S. americanum<\/i>?<\/p>\n

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Solanaceae Fortnight: Solanum americanum Mill from Assam KD 08, FEB ’15<\/a> : 3 posts by 3 authors. Attachments (3)<\/span><\/div>\n
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Attached images are\u00a0Solanum americanum<\/i> Mill from Assam.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Solanum nigrum FOR VALIDATION :: Vythiri, Wayanad :: 15 NOV 19<\/a> : 7 posts by 4 authors. 2 images.<\/div>\n
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I will go with S. villosum\u00a0\u2026<\/i><\/p>\n

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Thanks \u2026 The leaves are not dentate sinuate as much as expected for S. villosum<\/i>. The posted plant has leaves with almost entire margin.<\/div>\n
The flowers are tiny – less than 5 mm across, thus making me think of Solanum americanum<\/i>.<\/div>\n
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Seems to be correct. Black fruit. Another red variety fruit is also seen in Mysore in wild.<\/p>\n

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I think it will be\u00a0Solanum americanum<\/span><\/a><\/em>\u00a0as the\u00a0fruiting calyx is reflexed<\/span>\u00a0as per keys and details herein.<\/p>\n

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Is this Solanum nigrum??<\/a>: 2 high res. images.<\/p>\n

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It will be\u00a0Solanum americanum<\/span><\/a><\/em>, as the fruiting calyx is reflexed,<\/span> provided ripe fruits are black.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Please check\u00a0Solanum\u00a0americanum\u00a0<\/i>Mill.<\/span><\/p>\n

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GRIN<\/a>\u00a0Flora of China<\/a> The Plant List Ver.1.1<\/a> \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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