Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
linnaeanum
ID:
1029763

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hepper & P.-M.L. Jaeger

Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 41: 435. 1986.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001029101

Common Names

  • Linnaeus' Nightshade
  • Linnaeus' Solanum
  • Linnaeus' Potato

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Description

Solanum linnaeanum (also called Linnaeus' 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 linnaeanum 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

Solanum linnaeanum has white flowers with yellow centers and yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with a slight point at the tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Solanum linnaeanum 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 linnaeanum

Solanum linnaeanum is native to the Andes Mountains in South America. It is found in Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, and Colombia. It can be found in mountain forests, grasslands, and scrublands at elevations of 2,000-3,000 meters.

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

Frank Nigel Hepper (1929-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hepper' in the authors string.
Solanaceae Source record for this taxon: Based on the initial data import