The genus Solanum includes a variety of growth forms, such as annuals, perennials, evergreen and deciduous shrubs, as well as twining climbers. The leaves can be either simple or pinnately lobed. The flowers typically feature five lobes and can be star-shaped or bowl-shaped, showcasing prominent stamens. These flowers are succeeded by fleshy fruits.

Solanum arboreum

Solanum arequipense

Solanum atropurpureum is a short-lived perennial that may develop a sub-shrubby form in warmer climates. It features dark green leaves that are deeply lobed, along with dark purple stems, both of which are covered in sharp spines. During the summer, it produces small, yellow flowers shaped like stars, which are subsequently followed by clusters of small, yellow fruits.

Solanum atropurpureum

Solanum auriculatum

Solanum aviculare G. Forst.

Solanum betaceum 'Goldmine' (F)

Solanum betaceum 'Oratia Red' (F)

A rapidly growing, soft-wooded species featuring sizable evergreen foliage. Commonly cultivated for its edible, oval fruits that turn orange and red, maturing in late summer and autumn.

Solanum betaceum (F)

Solanum betaceum yellow-fruited (F)

Solanum biflorum

Solanum bonariense

Solanum brevifolium

Solanum burchellii

Solanum cajanumense

Solanum capsicoides

Solanum caripense

Solanum carolinense

Solanum cf. americanum

Solanum cf. interandinum

Solanum cf. macrotonum

Solanum cf. opacum

Solanum cf. physalifolium

Solanum cf. pygmaeum

Solanum cf. scabrum

Solanum chenopodioides

Solanum chenopodioides seedling

Solanum chrysotrichum

Solanum cinereum

Solanum citrullifolium

Solanum cochabambense

Solanum corymbiflorum

Solanum crispum is a robust, semi-evergreen climbing plant that can reach lengths of up to 6 meters. Its stems are covered in soft hairs, and the leaves are ovate, typically measuring between 6 and 12 centimeters. From summer through autumn, this species produces clusters of flowers that are mildly fragrant, measuring 2.5 to 3 centimeters across. The blooms display a deep purple-blue hue, featuring tightly clustered yellow anthers at their centers. In the fall, small cream-colored berries develop after the flowering period.

Solanum crispum

Solanum crispum 'Elizabeth Jane Dunn' is a climbing shrub featuring semi-evergreen, ovate leaves adorned with irregular yellow variegation that manifests as marbled patterns and splashes. During the summer and extending into autumn, it produces large clusters of flowers that are a deep purple-blue, with closely packed bright yellow anthers at the center of each bloom.

Solanum crispum 'Elizabeth Jane Dunn' (v)

Solanum crispum 'Glasnevin' is a robust, semi-evergreen climbing shrub that can scramble across structures. Its leaves are ovate with a pointed tip, measuring between 5 to 12 centimeters long. The plant produces fragrant violet-blue blooms, each about 2.5 centimeters wide, which appear in substantial open clusters. The fruit is small, approximately 6 millimeters in size, and creamy-white in color.

Solanum crispum 'Glasnevin'

Solanum crispum 'Variegatum' (v)

Solanum diflorum 'Roja Beauty'PBR

Solanum diploconos

Solanum dulcamara is a deciduous climbing plant that can grow up to 2.5 meters in height. Its leaves are divided into three parts, featuring a prominent central leaflet alongside two smaller side leaflets. The plant produces purple flowers with yellow centers, which later transform into berries that start green and ripen to a bright red. These berries are a food source for various bird species.

Solanum dulcamara

Solanum dulcamara 'Hullavington' (v)

Solanum dulcamara 'Lucia' (v)

Solanum dulcamara 'Variegatum' is a deciduous climbing plant that can grow up to 2.5 meters in height. Each leaf consists of three leaflets: a prominent central leaflet flanked by two smaller ones. The leaf edges and surfaces feature pale yellow variegation. This variety produces purple flowers with yellow centers, which eventually give way to small berries that transition from green to red, attracting birds to feed on them.

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