Status:
valid
Authors:
Correll
Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org
Year:
1961
Citation Micro:
Wrightia 2: 178. 1961.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001025825
Common Names
- Solanum Albornozii
- Albornozii Potato
- Albornozii Tomato
Description
Solanum albornozii (also called 'Albornoz's Nightshade', 'Kangaroo Apple' and 'Albornoz's Potato', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous vine native to Peru and Bolivia. It has ovate to lanceolate leaves, white flowers and yellow-orange berries. It grows in open woodlands, grasslands, and coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Solanum albornozii is used as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine in South America. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Solanum albornozii is white with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, round berry. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped, and dark green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Solanum albornozii is a perennial herb 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 albornozii
Solanum albornozii 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