Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lignicaule
ID:
1029737

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vargas

Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org

Year:
1943

Citation Micro:
Revista Argent. Agron. 10: 398. 1943.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001029075

Common Names

  • Lignicaul Nightshade
  • Lignicaul Solanum
  • Lignicaul Potato

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Description

Solanum lignicaule (also called Lignicaul Nightshade, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Australia. It is found in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, woodlands, and coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Solanum lignicaule is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used as a hedge plant. It is also used for its edible fruits and leaves, which are used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Solanum lignicaule is a white or pale pink star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black berry. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Solanum lignicaule is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C. It is best grown in a sheltered position and can be pruned to keep it in shape.

Where to Find Solanum lignicaule

Solanum lignicaule is native to South America, where it is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay.

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

Julio César Vargas Calderón (1903-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vargas' in the authors string.
Solanaceae Source record for this taxon: Based on the initial data import