Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oliveirae
ID:
1030740

Status:
valid

Authors:
Carvalho

Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 78: 235. 1991.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001030078

Common Names

  • Solanum Oliveirae
  • Oliveirae Potato
  • Oliveirae's Potato

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Description

Solanum oliveirae (also called Oliveira'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 oliveirae is used as an ornamental plant and for its edible fruit.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Solanum oliveirae 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 oliveirae 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 40°C. It can be propagated by cuttings or division.

Where to Find Solanum oliveirae

Solanum oliveirae 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

Lucia d'Avila Freire de Carvalho (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Carvalho' in the authors string.
Solanaceae Source record for this taxon: Based on the initial data import