Flower Properties

Property	Value
English Name	Potato Vine
MainColor	White
PlantType	Vine
Growth Type	Cultivated
Season	July
ImageUrl	Solanum-004
Photographer	DP
Location	Islington
Human Toxicity	Mildly_Toxic

Flower Details

Description

Solanum laxum is a vigorous, evergreen climber with glossy, dark green leaves and clusters of star-shaped, white flowers with yellow stamens. It can grow rapidly and is often used as an ornamental plant for covering walls and fences.

Distribution

Native to South America, particularly Brazil, it has been introduced to various regions worldwide, including parts of Europe and North America.

Medicinal/Other Uses

— No significant medicinal uses.

Edibility

Inedible - the plant contains toxic alkaloids and should not be consumed.

Human Toxicity

Mildly Toxic - ingestion can cause nausea, vomiting, and diarrhoea due to the presence of toxic alkaloids.

Pet Toxicity

Highly Toxic to dogs and cats - ingestion can lead to severe gastrointestinal distress and neurological symptoms.

Active Compounds

Solanine, solasodine, chaconine.