Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lyratum
ID:
1029888

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thunb.

Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org

Year:
1784

Citation Micro:
Fl. Jap. (Thunberg) 92. 1784.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001029226

Common Names

  • Lyrate Nightshade
  • Lyrate Solanum
  • Lyrate Potato

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Description

Solanum lyratum (also called Lyre-leaved 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 lyratum, commonly known as the wild potato vine, is a popular ornamental plant. It is used to add texture and color to gardens and landscapes. The plant is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Solanum lyratum 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 lyratum is a perennial herbaceous plant in the family Solanaceae. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is grown as an ornamental in gardens. It is propagated by seed or cuttings 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 flowering.

Where to Find Solanum lyratum

Solanum lyratum is native to the western United States and Canada.

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 Peter Thunberg (1743-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thunb.' in the authors string.
Solanaceae Source record for this taxon: Based on the initial data import