A herbaceous fruit-bearing weed Solanum americanum can be widely spotted in many parts of the world. Despite containing toxic glycoalkaloids, the plant is used in medicine to treat skin conditions.
American Black Nightshade Care
Solanum americanum
What is the plant
Commonly known as American Black Nightshade, Small-flowered Nightshade, and Glossy Nightshade, Solanum americanum is a berry-bearing herbaceous plant. Native to tropical woods of America, New Guinea, and Australia, this plant produces toxic fruits that can be confused with other edible berries. Small-flowered Nightshade is an annual or short-leaved perennial plant that reaches 3-5 feet (1–1.5 m) in height. Its foliage is ovate in shape and can reach the size of 4 in (10) cm in length and 3 in (7 cm) in width. The plant produces inconspicuous flowers in June that are only 0.3 in (1 cm) in diameter.
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Lighting
Part Sun
Temperature
20°C - 28°C
Hardiness zone
3 - 10
Invasive
Weed
How to Care for the Plant
Fun fact
American Black Nightshade is a popular ingredient in medicine production. This plant is used to prevent hypertension, help digestion, relieve back pain, and cure ulcers.
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