Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
papuanum
ID:
1030882

Status:
valid

Authors:
Symon

Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
J. Adelaide Bot. Gard. 8: 116. 1985.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001030220

Common Names

  • Papuanum Nightshade
  • Papuanum Potato Vine
  • Papuanum Solanum

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Description

Solanum papuanum (also called Papuan nightshade, among many other common names) is an annual or perennial herbaceous plant native to Australia and New Guinea. It has white flowers and small, round, green fruits. It grows in moist soils, such as swamps, marshes, and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Solanum papuanum is used as an ornamental plant, as it produces attractive orange flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Solanum papuanum 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 papuanum is a perennial herb that is native to Papua New Guinea. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. It requires regular watering and fertilizing to keep it healthy and vigorous.

Where to Find Solanum papuanum

Solanum papuanum can be found in Papua New Guinea.

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

David Eric Symon (1920-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Symon' in the authors string.
Solanaceae Source record for this taxon: Based on the initial data import