Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lycopersicum
ID:
1029878

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. 185. 1753.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001029216

Common Names

  • Tomato
  • Lycopersicon
  • Love Apple

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Description

Solanum lycopersicum (also called Tomato, 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 lycopersicum, commonly known as tomato, is used in cooking and is a popular ingredient in salads, sauces, and other dishes. It is also used to make juice, ketchup, and other condiments. The plant is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Solanum lycopersicum 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 lycopersicum is an annual herbaceous plant in the family Solanaceae. It is grown in warm climates for its edible fruit, commonly known as tomatoes. It is typically propagated by seed and can be grown in a variety of soil types. It requires full sun and regular watering. Fertilizer should be applied every few weeks to ensure optimal growth and fruit production.

Where to Find Solanum lycopersicum

Solanum lycopersicum 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

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Solanaceae Source record for this taxon: Based on the initial data import