Solanum nigrum solanaceae commonly known as makoi or black nightshade. Solanum nigrum, the european black nightshade or simply black nightshade or blackberry nightshade, is a species in the genus solanum, native to eurasia and introduced in the americas, australasia, and south africa. Phytochemistry and pharmacological studies on solanum. Logeshwari3 1department of zoology, holy cross college, tiruchirappalli620002, tamil nadu, india. Solanum nigrum black nightshade, common nightshade. Lubilubi, solanum nigrum, deadly nightshade philippine herbal therapy an illustrated compilation of philippine medicinal plants by dr godofredo stuart with botanical information,chemical properties, folkloric uses and medicinal research. Indeed, nearly every manual on poisonous plants in every.
The results also revealed that protein is abundant on leaf extract of solanum nigrum l in shady areas as comparatively in dry areas of 3 districts. List of plants by common name simple english wikipedia, the. Chemical constituents commonly found in solanum nigrum are glycoalkaloids, glycoproteins, polysaccharides, polyphenolic compounds such as gallic acid, catechin, protocatechuic acid, caffeic acid, epicatechin, rutin. Nov 11, 2014 the common name of solanum nigrum is black nightshade or makoy hindi. Leaves soft, ovate to lanceolate, sometimes toothed, up to 10cm long. The alabama plant atlas is a source of data for the distribution of plants within the state as well as taxonomic, conservation, invasive, and wetland information for each species. Africa, asia, europa, naturalized in other regions. Solanum aethiopicum is a deciduous shrub growing to 2. Hosted by the usgs core science analytics and synthesis. Show all show tabs black nightshade general information. This is a cultivated form of solanum nigrum, that is occasionally grown for its edible fruit and leaves.
Though this species group is often referred to as solanum nigrum complex, the section is composed of a large number of morphogenetically distinct taxa, which show their greatest diversity and concentration. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. Authorities today recognize a number of similar species that used to be lumped together under one name, solanum nigrum. The biosynthesized silver nanoparticles using clitoria ternatea and solanum nigrum leaves extract proved to be excellent against nosocomial pathogens and also compared to the fact that the silver nanoparticles of clitoria ternatea showed higher activity than the silver nanoparticles of solanum nigrum against nosocomial pathogens. This plant may be known by one or more common names in different places, and some are. Solanum americanum, solanum nigrum and solanum ptychanthum. Blackberry nightshade solanum nigrum is very similar to glossy nightshade solanum americanum, and intermediates between the two species are sometimes seen. Solanaceae commonly known as black nightshade that have been extensively used in traditional medicine in india and other parts of world to cure liver disorders, chronic. Though this species group is often referred to as solanum nigrum complex, the section is composed of a large number of morphogenetically distinct taxa. There is a lot of disagreement over whether or not the leaves or fruit of this plant are poisonous. Another possibility is that the root was solare, meaning to soothe, or solamen, meaning a comfort, which would refer to the soothing effects of the plant upon ingestion. The colorado state university guide to poisonous plants database lists trees, shrubs and perennials that can be harmful to animals. The height of the plant is 40cm cm and leaves are 48 cm l. Particular care also needs to be taken where the group concerned contains both edible and poisonous plants as in many of the solanum.
This plant can be weedy or invasive according to the authoritative sources noted below. Black night shade is one of the largest and most variable species groups of the genus. The poisonous plant guide is constructed to enable location of a plant by either knowing the common or botanical name of the plant. The leaves are a common vegetable in parts of africa and the plant is often cultivated in west africa. The new york flora atlas is a source of information for the distribution of plants within the state, as well as information on plant habitats, associated ecological communities, and taxonomy. Makoi and blacknightshade are the common names for it. Medicinal botany, national institute of siddha, chennai, tami nadu, india. This page was last edited on 19 january 2019, at 11. Message the user has shared this species from india biodiversity portal with you. The solanum nigrum complex also known as solanum l. Very common, by riverbanks, moist places, fallow lands, arable lands. The size is reduced initially due to the reduction in aggregation of the growing nanoparticles. It is considered by some botanists to be more than one species, and others recognise subspecies.
This plant grows as weed in waste lands all across india. Phytochemistry and pharmacological studies on solanum torvum. This page was last edited on 16 december 2019, at 19. Also known as black night shade in english and makoi in hindi, medical uses of solanum nigrum. Tracheophyta magnoliopsida solanales solanaceae solanum solanum nigrum l. Solanum nigrum new zealand plant conservation network. Cooperative extension, which staffs local offices in all 100 counties and with the eastern band of cherokee indians. In ethiopia, the ripe berries are also a common food in famineaffected areas and consumed asis. Black nightshade, common nightshade, poisonberry, black nightshade. Solanaceae commonly known as black nightshade that have been extensively used in traditional medicine in india and other parts of world to cure liver disorders, chronic skin ailments psoriasis and ringworm, inflammatory conditions, painful periods, fevers, diarrhoea, eye diseases, hydrophobia, etc. Jul 25, 2015 solanum nigrum medicinal uses and images nightshademakoi solanum nigrum also known as black nightshade or makoi h kakamachi is a perennial shrub found in wooded areas. One way to distinguish common nightshade from the deadly black nightshade solanum nigrum is by the fruit.
Although they both have black berries and share the nightshade name, solanum nigrum is distinct from atropa belladonna deadly nightshade in many ways. Journal of nanoscience hindawi publishing corporation. While every effort has been made to provide the most reliable and uptodate information available, ultimate legal requirements with respect to species are contained in. Eggplant usa, australia, new zealand, anglophone canada, aubergine uk, ireland, quebec or brinjal south asia, south africa is a plant species in the nightshade family solanaceae.
Solanum tuberosum is native to central and south america, but is now widely naturalized beyond its native range in extratropical regions and is considered a weed in many places including australia, indonesia, micronesia, india, and turkey holm et al. I would guess yours to be common nightshade solanum americanum. Solanum is a large and diverse genus of flowering plants, which include three food crops of high economic importance, the potato, the tomato and the eggplant. The generic name solanum is generally considered to be derived from. Medicinal plants are extensively used to cure various infectious diseases in human beings, hence solanum nigrum, was investigated for its activity against the isolated pathogens from sputum samples.
Views vary from relatively poisonous to perfectly safe to eat. The origin of the species is uncertain, although linnaeus attributed it to africa, but it also occurs in north america, and is naturalized in many countries. It also contains the nightshades and horse nettles, as well as numerous plants cultivated for their ornamental flowers and fruit. There are about 2000 species of solanum in the world that are mainly distributed in the tropical and subtropical areas, with a small number in the temperate areas jennifer et al. The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a food and medicine. Sn, well known as black nightshade the english name, is an. Solanum nigrum black nightshade seeds world seed supply. Black nightshade, hounds berry, petty morel and others synonymes. It also contains plants such as tomato, potato, eggplant, petunia, and many invasive species such as tropical soda apple, aquatic soda apple and horsenettle. Solanum nigrum solanaceae commonly known as makoi or black nightshade, usually grows as a weed in moist habitats in different kinds of soils, including dry, stony, shallow, or deep soils, and can be cultivated in tropical and subtropical agro climatic regions by sowing the seeds during aprilmay in wellfertilized nursery beds. This name is a synonym of solanum americanum mill the record derives from tropicos data supplied on 20120418 which reports it as a synonym record 29600125. African nightshade description solanum scabrum, also known as garden huckleberry,is an annual or perennial.
Black nightshade is a summer annual or shortlived perennial broadleaf. Some botanists have suggested that solanum americanum may be conspecific with the european nightshade, s. Figures 3a and 3b show that temperature increased and the rate of silver nanoparticles formation also increased. A number of plants outside the genus solanum are also known as nightshades. However, it is not a legal authority for statutory or regulatory purposes. In africa it is cultivated as a leaf vegetable and for dye from the berries. The study was designed to screen and characterize the bacteria isolated from the respiratory tract infected patients.
Schilling ee, ma qs, anderson rn 1992 common names and species identification in blacknightshades, solanum sect. Itis taxonomy is based on the latest scientific consensus available, and is provided as a general reference source for interested parties. Qualitative phytochemical screening of solanum nigrum l from districts of upper assam name of the phytochemicals dry area. Solanum nigrum has an antibacterial activity and hence it kills the diseasecausing bacteria in the body. The solanaceae plant family includes a very large genus of herbs, shrubs, trees and even climbing plants. Black nightshades flowers appear as white stars with large yellow anthers.
Guide to poisonous plants college of veterinary medicine. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. The leaves are a common vegetable in parts of africa and the plant is often cultivated in west africa299. The silver nanoparticles synthesized using clitoria ternatea and solanum nigrum leaf extract were optimized by various parameters such as temperature, ph, and time. It is in flower from july to september, and the seeds ripen from august to october. Solanum species ufifas center for aquatic and invasive plants. Solanum nigrum medicinal uses and images nightshade.
It is a rather common species in wet woods, near river, waste land, old. Grand canyon national park exotic plant species 1 of 6 32012 scientific name with authority common name. Root system usually 4050 cm deep, without obstructions up to 1 m. The fruit, root, leaves, flowers berry and the entire plant is used as medicine.
Solanum incanum is a herb or soft wooded shrub up to 1. Solanum species ufifas center for aquatic and invasive. The ripe fruit and cooked leaves are edible, however, some parts of the plants are poisonous and can cause serious damage to humans and cattle. The height of the plant is 40cm cm and leaves are 48 cm long. However, blackberry nightshade solanum nigrum can typically be distinguished by its relatively dull fruit with smaller outward pointing sepals. In california, it is found in the north coast, northern central coast, san francisco bay region, central valley, southern coastal california, western transverse and peninsular ranges, up to 660 feet 200 m and inhabits agricultural land and other disturbed areas. These species are only semicultivated in a few countries in.
Black nightshade is a common herb or shortlived perennial shrub, found in many wooded. Solanum nigrum is an erect, muchbranched annual plant growing around 60cm tall. Solanum nigrum has various other names such as black nightshade, indian nightshade, european black nightshade solanum, garden huckleberry, kakamachi, duscle, wonder berry, petty morel and hounds berry. The leaves are alternate, eggshaped in outline with broad end at base ovate with slightly wavy margins especially on young leaves, with a greygreen upper surface and a greenwhite lower. Solanum aethiopicum mock tomato, ethiopian nightshade pfaf. Solanum nigrum seeds are good if tuberculosis patients and diabetic people included daily their diet. In traditional medicine system, makoi is used for the treatment of many ailments such as inflammation, pain, the liver diseases, fever, etc. About 21 species and one variety in this genus are used as herbal medicines hu et al. This plant may be known by one or more common names in different places, and some are listed above.
Enchanters nightshade is a name applied to plants of the genus circaea family onagraceae. Solanum pseudogracile is the name typically applied to the more common representatives of this group in florida. Like henbane, it is said to have originated in eurasia, eventually being spread to the americas. Derivation uncertain possibly from the latin word sol, meaning sun, referring to its status as a plant of the sun. Tubers developing at the tip of the stolons, globose to ellipsoid, very variable in size, weight and colour. It has a strong white taproot, with many lateral roots being produced in moist and fertile surface soils. The genus solanum is a hyperdiverse taxon of this family. Solanum nigrum is a medicinal plant belonging to the family solanaceae. Black nightshade is a medicine for spleen diseases also.
Common names are also referred to as country names or farmers names. Solanum melongena is grown worldwide for its edible fruit. The species is hermaphrodite has both male and female organs and is pollinated by insects. This page was last edited on 10 december 2018, at 23. This native, weedy species was once listed as a countylevel noxious weed and is part of the black nightshade complex, a group of related plants with very similar characteristics. The common names of plants often vary from region to region, which is why most plant encyclopedias refer to plants using binomials, or latin names.
The international status of ipgri is conferred under an. Solanum nigrum black nightshade, deadly nightshade. Solanum incanum, solanum nigrum solanaceae in the plant family solanaceae night shadow plants the genus solanum is a very large group of about 1400 species found throughout in the temperate and tropical regions of the world like solanum aviculare europe, new zealand, s. Solanum nigrum, the european black nightshade or simply black nightshade or blackberry. The solanum plant is reported to be bitter, acrid, astringent, carminative, stomachic, resolvent, demulcent, diuretic. Some references treat these as synonyms of the same species. It seems that everybody has heard of deadly nightshade and written off the entire group as too scary to contend with. Life scientific name with authority common name family name. Pdf solanum nigrum black nightshade is widely used in ethnomedicine for its hepatoprotective, antiproliferative. Ripe berries and cooked leaves of edible strains are used as food in some locales, and plant parts are used as a traditional medicine.
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