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Solanum sisymbriifolium

Solanum sisymbriifoliumfam. Solanaceae
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Prezentare

Solanum sisymbriifolium, cunoscut sub numele de pricătoare noaptea sau fructul de pământ argentin, este un herb perenial care se dezvolte în soarelcăldură complet sau parțial și preferă suștiția umedă de diferite tipuri, de la sandy la clay. Originează din zonele Argentiniei, Boliviei, Brazililorii, Chileului, Colombiei, Ecuadorului, Paraguayului și Peru. Această plantă este valorificată atât pentru fructul său consumabil cât și utilizările medicinale documentate. Caracteristicile sale distincte includ o înălțime de aproximativ 1 m și prezența unor stemuri cu pui, făcând-o o adăugare interesantă la gardeni sau landscaped unde valorile sănătoase și ornamentale ale sale pot fi apreciate împreună.

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What is Solanum sisymbriifolium?

Solanum sisymbriifolium, cunoscut sub numele de pricătoare noaptea sau fructul de pământ argentin, este un herb perenial care se dezvolte în soarelcăldură complet sau parțial și preferă suștiția umedă de diferite tipuri, de la sandy la clay.

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Used traditionally for digestive support.
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Cultivare

Solanum sisymbriifolium se dezvolte în soarelcăldură complet sau parțial și necesită suștiția umedă, de tipuri variate, de la sandy la clay. Această plantă perenială crește până la o înălțime de 1 m și este durabilă în zonele temperat. Pentru propagare, se pot folosi semințe sau cutiiere. Fructul său este consumabil, făcând-o o adăugare utilă la gardeni unde poate crește ca un forb/herb.
Light
Full sun, Partial sun/shade
Water
Moist
Soil
Light (sandy), Medium, Heavy (clay)
Life cycle
Perennial
Habit
Forb/herb
Mature size
1.0 m tall
For first-time growers

How to grow Solanum sisymbriifolium for the first time

8steps

Start with a simple, light-loving Skip plant in your garden for a beginner-friendly experience.

  1. 1

    What you'll need

    Skip seeds or seedlings, a small trowel, and a watering can.

  2. 2

    Best time to plant

    Plant Skip during spring when the weather is warm and stable.

  3. 3

    Soil and container prep

    Choose a spot with well-draining soil that's light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay). Ensure it gets full sun to partial shade.

  4. 4

    Sowing or transplanting

    Direct sow seeds 1 cm deep in the ground after all danger of frost has passed. Alternatively, start seedlings indoors and transplant them when they have two sets of true leaves.

  5. 5

    First two weeks

    Water regularly to keep the soil moist but not waterlogged. Monitor for pests and diseases.

  6. 6

    Ongoing care

    Provide regular watering, especially during dry spells. Fertilize lightly every few months with compost or a balanced fertilizer.

  7. 7

    Harvest or pruning

    Prune Skip to maintain its shape and encourage new growth. Harvest the fruit when it turns bright red.

  8. 8

    Common mistakes

    Overwatering, planting in heavy shade, neglecting regular pruning, and not providing enough nutrients.

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Edible & utility

Edible parts:Fruit
Edible uses: The fruit of Solanum sisymbriifolium is edible and can be eaten raw or cooked. It is often prepared in stews or soups, adding a tangy flavor to dishes. The plant thrives in light to partial shade with moist soil and is native to several regions across South America.
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Distribuție

14 native · 51 introduced
Distribution across4 continents· 14 native· 51 introduced
Europe3 regions
introduced (3)BelgiumGermanyRussia
Asia8 regions
introduced (8)BangladeshChinaGeorgiaIndiaNepalSouth KoreaTaiwanUzbekistan
Americas8 regions
native (6)BoliviaColombiaEcuadorParaguayPeruUruguay
introduced (2)Costa RicaCuba
Africa5 regions
introduced (5)BeninEswatiniKenyaLesothoMorocco
Broader regions
native:Argentina Northeast, Argentina Northwest, Brazil North, Brazil Northeast, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, Brazil West-Central, Chile Central
introduced:Alabama, Arizona, Baltic States, California, Cape Provinces, Delaware, East Himalaya, Florida, Free State, Jawa, KwaZulu-Natal, Louisiana, Masachusettes, Massachusetts, Mississippi, New Jersey, New South Wales, New York, North Carolina, Northern Provinces, Ontario, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Queensland, South Carolina, Texas, Transcaucasus, Virginia, West Himalaya, Western Australia, Zaïre
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Solanum sisymbriifolium (Solanum sisymbriifolium) — botanical photograph
Solanum sisymbriifolium (Solanum sisymbriifolium)
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