Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
albescens
ID:
1026474

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Britton ex Rusby) Hunz.

Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
Kurtziana 4: 137. 1967.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001025812

Common Names

  • Solanum Albescens
  • Albescens Potato
  • Albescens Tomato

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Description

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

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Solanum albescens 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 albescens is a perennial herb that is native to South America. It is a member of the Solanaceae family and is closely related to tomatoes, potatoes, and eggplants. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and rooted in a moist medium. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Solanum albescens

Solanum albescens can be found in South America.

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

Henry Hurd Rusby (1855-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rusby' in the authors string.
Nathaniel Lord Britton (1859-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Britton' in the authors string.
Armando Theodoro Hunziker (1919-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hunz.' in the authors string.
Solanaceae Source record for this taxon: Based on the initial data import