Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aethiopicum
ID:
1026422

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org

Year:
1756

Citation Micro:
Cent. Pl. 2: 10. 1756.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001025760

Common Names

  • Solanum Aethiopicum
  • Ethiopian Potato
  • Ethiopian Nightshade

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Description

Solanum aethiopicum (also called 'Ethiopian Nightshade', 'Kangaroo Apple' and 'Ethiopian Potato', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous vine native to Africa. It has ovate to lanceolate leaves, white flowers and yellow-orange berries. It grows in open woodlands, grasslands, and coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Solanum aethiopicum is used as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine in Africa. It is also used as a food plant and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Solanum aethiopicum is white with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, round berry. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped, and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Solanum aethiopicum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept at a temperature of around 20-25°C. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Once rooted, they should be transplanted into a well-drained soil mix and kept at a temperature of around 20-25°C.

Where to Find Solanum aethiopicum

Solanum aethiopicum can be found in Africa, the Middle East, and parts of Asia.

Species in the Solanum genus

Solanum aemulans, Solanum blanco-galdosii, Solanum brucheri, Solanum edinense, Solanum michoacanum, Solanum procurrens, Solanum rechei, Solanum sambucinum, Solanum vallis-mexici, Solanum abitaguense, Solanum abollatum, Solanum abortivum, Solanum absconditum, Solanum abutilifolium, Solanum abutiloides, Solanum acanthodapis, Solanum acanthodes, Solanum acaule, Solanum accrescens, Solanum acerifolium, Solanum achorum, Solanum acroglossum, Solanum acropterum, Solanum acroscopicum, Solanum actaeibotrys, Solanum actephilum, Solanum aculeastrum, Solanum aculeatissimum, Solanum acuminatum, Solanum acutilobum, Solanum adenobasis, Solanum adenophorum, Solanum adoense, Solanum adscendens, Solanum adspersum, Solanum aethiopicum, Solanum affine, Solanum africanum, Solanum agnewiorum, Solanum agnoston, Solanum agrarium, Solanum agrimoniifolium, Solanum ajanhuiri, Solanum alatirameum, Solanum albescens, Solanum albicans, Solanum albidum, Solanum albornozii, Solanum albostellatum, Solanum aldabrense,

Species in the Solanaceae family

References

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Solanaceae Source record for this taxon: Based on the initial data import