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The Solanaceae (⫽ ˌ s ɒ l ə ˈ n eɪ s i. iː,-ˌ aɪ ⫽), or the nightshades, are a family of flowering plants that ranges from annual and perennial herbs to vines, lianas, epiphytes, shrubs, and trees, and includes a number of agricultural crops, medicinal plants, spices, weeds, and ornamentals.
The following is a list of some of the major genera and species in Solanaceae, arranged alphabetically by common name.
Jun 25, 2024 · Solanaceae, the nightshade, or potato, family of flowering plants (order Solanales), with 102 genera and about 2,280 species, many of considerable economic importance as food and drug plants. Members of the Solanaceae family are found throughout the world but are most abundant and widely.
Solanaceae Source aims to provide a worldwide taxonomic monograph of the nightshade family whose species that are used as food (potatoes, tomatoes and eggplants), medicines (henbane and deadly nightshades) and in horticulture (petunias).
Solanales, potato order of flowering plants, including five families with 165 genera and more than 4,080 species. Two of the families are large and contain some of the most highly cultivated plants: Solanaceae (nightshades) and Convolvulaceae (morning glories). Solanales belongs to the core asterid.
Sep 22, 2021 · A comprehensive overview of the Solanaceae family, one of the most important to human beings and with extensive economic and biological significance. Learn about its taxonomy, morphology, distribution, and economically important crops, such as potato, tomato, pepper, and tobacco.
The nightshade or potato family. The incredible morphological and chemical diversity, fundamental economic importance and worldwide distribution make the Solanaceae one of the most fascinating groups of flowering plants.
