Solanum prinophyllum
Forest Nightshade
Sprawling dark green to purplish-green short-lived perennial herb or subshrub with scattered prickles to 10mm over the entire plant.
Additional information
- FamilySolanaceae
- StoreyLower storey
- Size15-30 cm x 30-50 cm
- Plant groupingHerbs & Groundcovers <1m
- LeavesLance-shaped to elliptic deeply triangular-lobed leaves 5-8 cm x 3-5 cm, margins toothed to lobed.
- Flower colourLilac-blue
- Flowering timeSeptember to April
- FlowersClusters of 1-6 open flowers to 20 mm wide, calyx lobes narrow and pointed. Berry green with marbled purplish tinge when ripe.
- Bird attractingNo
- Butterfly attractingNo
- Frog habitatNo
- Growing conditionsMoist soils in moist to wet forests and rainforests. Frost tolerant. Dappled shade.
- Garden useAttractive flowers and leaves makes this an interesting plant for shady moist gardens. Berries not edible.
- Commercially availableWholesale only - order in advance
- Conservation statusLocally common within its preferred growing conditions
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Photographer/s: 1, 4 Healesville Sanctuary ©; 2 Marc Freestone, Royal Botanic Gardens Board ©; 3 Marilyn Bull ©
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