Solanum tuberosum
Irish Potato
Also known as: Battata tuberosa (L.) Hill +18 more
- Battata tuberosa (L.) Hill
- Battata tuberosa (L.) Hill ex B.D.Jacks.
- Lycopersicon tuberosum (L.) Mill.
- Solanum andigena subsp. acutifoliatum Lechn.
- Solanum andigena subsp. alccai-huarmi Bukasov & Lechn.
- Solanum andigena subsp. arcuatum Bukasov & Lechn.
- Solanum andigena subsp. ayapapa Bukasov & Lechn.
- Solanum andigena subsp. aymaranum Bukasov & Lechn.
- Solanum andigena subsp. basiscopum Bukasov & Lechn.
- Solanum andigena subsp. bifidum Bukasov & Lechn.
- Solanum andigena subsp. bolivianum Bukasov & Lechn.
- Solanum andigena subsp. brevicalyx Bukasov & Lechn.
- Solanum andigena subsp. ccompetillo Bukasov & Lechn.
- Solanum andigena subsp. ccusi Bukasov & Lechn.
- Solanum andigena subsp. ckellohuaccoto Bukasov & Lechn.
- Solanum andigena subsp. conicicolumnatum Bukasov & Lechn.
- Solanum andigena subsp. cryptostylum Bukasov & Lechn.
- Solanum andigena subsp. dilatatum Bukasov & Lechn.
- Solanum andigena subsp. discolor Bukasov & Lechn.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Solanaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tuberous geophyte.
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Solanum tuberosum (commonly known as Irish Potato) is a tuberous plant within the Solanaceae family. It naturally occurs in South America. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northern South America, Southern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina Northwest, Argentina South, Bolivia, Chile Central, Chile North, Chile South, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Venezuela
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Assam, Baltic States, Bangladesh, Belgium, Dominican Republic, East European Russia, East Himalaya, France, Germany, Great Britain, Haiti, Hawaii, Illinois, India, Ireland, Laos, Maryland, Minnesota, New York, South European Russia, Tadzhikistan, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Zaïre