Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
austropiceum
ID:
1325868

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.R.Bean

Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 23: 144. 2013 [9 May 2013]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001338322

Common Names

  • Solanum austropiceum
  • Southern Solanum
  • Southern Nightshade

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Description

Solanum austropiceum (also called Southern Solanum, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5m tall. It is native to the south-west of Western Australia and is commonly found in heathland and shrubland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Solanum austropiceum is a shrub that is often used as a hedge or windbreak. It can also be used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Solanum austropiceum has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Solanum austropiceum can be propagated by division of clumps in early spring or by seed. Plant the divisions or seed in a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is a hardy plant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)

Where to Find Solanum austropiceum

Solanum austropiceum can be found in Australia, particularly in the states of New South Wales and Queensland.

Solanum austropiceum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Solanum austropiceum?

Solanum austropiceum

What is the common name of Solanum austropiceum?

Southern Nightshade

What is the natural habitat of Solanum austropiceum?

Grasslands and woodlands

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

Anthony Bean (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.R.Bean' in the authors string.