How to identify Potato vine (Solanum laxum)
Potato vine, also known as Potato climber
Potato vine is a robust, semi-evergreen vine reaching up to 30 feet (9 meters) with a woody, twining growth habit. Its foliage comprises small, dark green, ovate to ovate-lanceolate leaves. The plant is distinguished by its profuse star-shaped white flowers, each with a prominent center of yellow stamens. Following the blooming period, it bears small, berry-like fruits that may appear in hues of blue, purple, or shiny black.
Lifespan: Perennial
Plant Type: Vine
Leaf Type: Semi-evergreen
Robust vine reaching 30 feet (9 meters) with woody, twining growth habit.
Profuse star-shaped white flowers with yellow stamens, followed by colorful berry-like fruits.
Simple, dark green leaves are ovate to ovate-lanceolate, with prominently marked veins.
Berries vary in color from blue to purple to shiny black, each containing 10-32 seeds.
Slender, semi-woody stem can grow up to 50 feet (15 meters) long, with profuse branching.
The leaves of potato vine are ovate to ovate-lanceolate, measuring approximately 3 inches (7.6 cm) long and up to 1 inch (2.5 cm) wide. They are simple, dark green, and glossy with deeply lobed margins. The surface is smooth, except for hairy tufts found in the leaf axils and on the lower surface at the axils of large veins. The veins are prominent, with each leaf distinctly marked, aiding in plant identification.
The flowers of potato vine are presented in loose terminal clusters, each cluster containing up to 20 blooms. Each bloom is star-shaped with five triangular, white petals and prominent yellow stamens at the center. These showy flowers release a sweet fragrance and typically bloom from summer through fall. Individual blooms measure approximately 1 inch (2.5 cm) in diameter, adding a striking and aromatic presence to garden spaces during their blooming period.
The stem of potato vine can grow up to 50 feet (15 meters) long and is semi-woody, providing structural support. It has slender, twining leaf stems that measure up to 1 inch (2.5 cm) long. The texture of the stem is moderately sturdy, allowing it to cling and climb effectively. Branching is profuse, with a tendency to form a dense, spreading network, which helps the plant in its climbing habit. The color is typically green, transitioning to a woody brown with age.
The fruit of potato vine is a berry that presents a striking range of colors from dark blue and purple to shiny black when ripe. These berries are either globular or ovoid in shape, each spanning about 7-9 mm in diameter, which is approximately 0.28-0.35 inches. Encased within these small fruits are numerous seeds, varying between 10-32. Each seed is shaped from ovoid to disc-like, featuring hues of light to dark brown. This fruit's varied coloration and seed count offer unique identifying characteristics.
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Scientific Classification of Potato vine
