Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
austro-caledonicum
ID:
1027084

Status:
valid

Authors:
Seem.

Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org

Year:
1863

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 1: 209. 1863.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001026422

Common Names

  • New Caledonian Nightshade
  • Solanum Australo-Caledonicum
  • Caledonian Nightshade

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Description

Solanum austro-caledonicum (also called New Caledonian nightshade, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the nightshade family. It is native to New Caledonia. It is found in a variety of habitats, including disturbed areas, dry forests, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Solanum austro-caledonicum is used as a food source and also for medicinal purposes. It is known to have anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and can be used to make a tea that can help with digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Solanum austro-caledonicum 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 austro-caledonicum 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 austro-caledonicum

Solanum austro-caledonicum is native to New Caledonia. 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

Berthold Carl Seemann (1825-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Seem.' in the authors string.
Solanaceae Source record for this taxon: Based on the initial data import