Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oldfieldii
ID:
1030720

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Muell.

Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org

Year:
1861

Citation Micro:
Fragm. (Mueller) 2: 161. 1861.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001030058

Common Names

  • Solanum Oldfieldii
  • Oldfieldii Potato
  • Oldfieldii's Potato

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Description

Solanum oldfieldii (also called Oldfield's nightshade, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 meters tall. It is native to Central and South America and is found in tropical and subtropical regions. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate light shade.

Uses & Benefits

Solanum oldfieldii is used as an ornamental plant and for its edible fruit.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Solanum oldfieldii is a white to pale purple star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Solanum oldfieldii is an evergreen shrub 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 25°C. It can be propagated by cuttings or division.

Where to Find Solanum oldfieldii

Solanum oldfieldii is native to tropical regions of Central and South America.

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

Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
Solanaceae Source record for this taxon: Based on the initial data import