Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aureum
ID:
1027069

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dunal

Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org

Year:
1816

Citation Micro:
Solan. Syn. 16: 1816.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001026407

Common Names

  • Solanum Aureum
  • Golden Potato
  • Golden Nightshade

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Description

Solanum aureum (also called goldenberry, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the nightshade family. It is native to tropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina. It is found in a variety of habitats, including disturbed areas, dry forests, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Solanum aureum is used as an ornamental plant, for its edible fruit, and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Solanum aureum has white or pale yellow flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, round and black in color. The seedlings are short and bushy with dark green, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Solanum aureum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Solanum aureum

Solanum aureum is native to South America, particularly in Brazil, Bolivia, and Argentina. It can be found in tropical and subtropical climates.

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

Michel Félix Dunal (1789-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dunal' in the authors string.
Solanaceae Source record for this taxon: Based on the initial data import