Solanum perlongistylum
G.J.Anderson, Martine, Prohens & Nuez
Solanaceae
This species is very closely related to the widespread Solanum caripense Dunal, and is probably a peripheral isolate from that variable species[
1784- Title
- Solanum perlongistylum and S. catilliflorum, New Endemic Peruvian Species of Solanum, Section Basarthrum, Are Close
- Publication
- Novon 16(2): 161-167 (2006)
- Author
- Anderson G.J. et al
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 2006
- ISBN
- 1055-3177
- Description
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]
Common Name: Pepino de Monte
General Information
Solanum perlongistylum is a trailing or climbing shrub with more or less woody, arching-ascending branches to 100cm or more long, occasionally forming new roots at the leaf nodes[
1784- Title
- Solanum perlongistylum and S. catilliflorum, New Endemic Peruvian Species of Solanum, Section Basarthrum, Are Close
- Publication
- Novon 16(2): 161-167 (2006)
- Author
- Anderson G.J. et al
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 2006
- ISBN
- 1055-3177
- Description
-
].
The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a food.
Solanum perlongistylum is a rare species and only known from a limitd number of localities. It is estimated to be 'Vulnerable' in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species(2013)[
1784- Title
- Solanum perlongistylum and S. catilliflorum, New Endemic Peruvian Species of Solanum, Section Basarthrum, Are Close
- Publication
- Novon 16(2): 161-167 (2006)
- Author
- Anderson G.J. et al
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 2006
- ISBN
- 1055-3177
- Description
-
].
Known Hazards
Although providing many well-known foods for people, including the potato, tomato, pepper and aubergine, most species in this genus also contain toxic alkaloids. Whilst these alkaloids can make the plant useful in treaing a range of medical conditions, they can also cause problems such as nausea, vomiting, salivation, drowsiness, abdominal pain, diarrhoea, weakness and respiratory depression[
293- Title
- Poisonous Plants of North Carolina
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- Author
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- Website
- http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/depts/hort/consumer/poison/poison.htm
- Publisher
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- Year
- 0
- ISBN
-
- Description
- An excellent concise but comprehensive guide to toxic plants that grow in N. Carolina. It lists even those plants that are of very low toxicity, including several well-known food plants such as carrots and potatoes.
].
Unless there are specific entries with information on edible uses, it would be unwise to ingest any part of this plant[
K- Title
- Plants for a Future
- Author
- Ken Fern
- Description
- Notes from observations, tasting etc at Plants For A Future and on field trips.
].
Botanical References
1784- Title
- Solanum perlongistylum and S. catilliflorum, New Endemic Peruvian Species of Solanum, Section Basarthrum, Are Close
- Publication
- Novon 16(2): 161-167 (2006)
- Author
- Anderson G.J. et al
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 2006
- ISBN
- 1055-3177
- Description
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Range
S. America - Peru
Habitat
Field borders, road cuts, quebradas and riverbanks; at elevations from 2,100 - 3,200 metres[
1784- Title
- Solanum perlongistylum and S. catilliflorum, New Endemic Peruvian Species of Solanum, Section Basarthrum, Are Close
- Publication
- Novon 16(2): 161-167 (2006)
- Author
- Anderson G.J. et al
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 2006
- ISBN
- 1055-3177
- Description
-
].
Properties
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable |
| Edibility Rating |  |
| Habit | Climber |
| Height | 1.00 m |
| Pollinators | Insects |
| Self-fertile | No |
| Cultivation Status | Wild |
Cultivation Details
Not known
Edible Uses
Fruit - raw[
1438- Title
- Food Plants in the Americas: A Survey of the Domesticated, Cultivated, and Wild Plants Used for Human Food in North,
- Publication
-
- Author
- Kermath B.M.; Bennett B.C.' Pulsipher L.M.
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 2014
- ISBN
-
- Description
- A pre-publication draft of an amazing, on-going work first started in 1985. It contains information on more than 3,900 taxa from the Americas - from Arctic regions to the Tropics
,
1784- Title
- Solanum perlongistylum and S. catilliflorum, New Endemic Peruvian Species of Solanum, Section Basarthrum, Are Close
- Publication
- Novon 16(2): 161-167 (2006)
- Author
- Anderson G.J. et al
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 2006
- ISBN
- 1055-3177
- Description
-
]. Perceptions on edibility vary in different areas, ranging from inedible to edible and sweet tasting. The globose fruit is pale green or yellowish-green with darker green or purple-black stripes; it is around 22 - 27mm in diameter[
1784- Title
- Solanum perlongistylum and S. catilliflorum, New Endemic Peruvian Species of Solanum, Section Basarthrum, Are Close
- Publication
- Novon 16(2): 161-167 (2006)
- Author
- Anderson G.J. et al
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 2006
- ISBN
- 1055-3177
- Description
-
].
Medicinal
None known
Other Uses
None known
Propagation
Seed - sow in trays in a nursery. Prick out the seedlings into individual pots when they are large enough to handle and grow them on fast. Plant them out when 10cm or more tall.
Cuttings of half-ripe wood. Very easy, the cuttings root within a couple of weeks.
Division
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Useful Tropical Plants Database 2014 by
Ken Fern,
web interface by
Ajna Fern
with help from
Richard Morris.
