Genus nicandra is a monotypic genus in the potato family, solanaceae. Aug 22, 20 nicandra is a monotypic genus of flowering plants in the nightshade family containing the single species nicandra physalodes. Large, whitecentred, blue funnelshaped flowers appear over an extended period above lush green foliage. The new york flora atlas is a source of information for the distribution of plants within the state, as well as information on plant habitats, associated ecological communities, and taxonomy. It is called the shoofly plant as it is reputed to deter whitefly. Nicandra, apple of peru, shoofly plant nicandra physalodes. Leaves alternate, ovate, 28 inches long, 14 inches wide, margins dentate, irregularly lobed, upper surface sparsely hairy, lower mostly smooth. How to grow nicandra plants gardeners hq guide to growing apple of peru and shoofly plant.
Nicandra physalodes is a relative of deadly night shade. While every effort has been made to provide the most reliable and uptodate information available, ultimate legal requirements with respect to species are contained in. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. Plants profile for nicandra physalodes apple of peru. It owes its common name to the fact that some gardeners believe it to be a deterrent to white. Newcomb, director of the university of minnesota college of pharmacy drug gardens, in the fall of 1917. Nicandra physalodes seeds shooflyplant plant world seeds. This lovely variation carries large, whitecentred, blue funnelshaped flowers over lush foliage dramatically splashed with creamy yellow. Seed structure and dormancy of nicandra physalodes. This plant is a selfseeding annual in my zone 5b garden, but not in my zone 5a garden but i can plant out the seed there in the spring readily. Nicandra physalodes name synonyms atropa daturifolia thore atropa physalodes l.
Nicandra physalodes nicphpests eppo global database. Apple of peru shoofly plants what is apple of peru and is. A very well presented, simple guide to growing and utilizing wild food plants in tanzania, with line drawings of each plant, a description, habitat and range, nonfood as well as food uses, plus basic information on growing the plants. This plant is a summer annual that becomes 25 tall, branching occasionally.
It is known by the common names appleofperu and shoofly plant. The atlas of florida plants provides a source of information for the distribution of plants within the state and taxonomic information. There is no evidence to suggest that the plant is purgative, though an alkaloid with mydriatic action is present. Nicandra physalodes mansfeld world database of agricultural and horticultural crops. This page was last edited on 2 september 2019, at 19. Solanaceae nightshade family, potato family medicinal use of shoo fly. It is native to peru, and it is known elsewhere as an introduced species and sometimes a weed. Apple of peru, shoofly plant nicandra physalodes is a member of the nightshade family solanacaea and is somewhat poisonous.
Nicandra physalodes apple of peru will reach a height of 0. Photos of nicandra physalodes nicph this website uses cookies our website uses cookies to ensure that we give you the best possible online experience. Note that you may have to search by common name to find listings for this one. Nicandra physalodes shoofly plant the shoofly plant nicandra physalodes can be grown from seed as a decorative addition to the garden. Eddmaps distribution this map is incomplete and is based only on current site and county level reports made by experts, herbaria, and literature. Great for outside bakeries, restaurants, stables, pigg. Nicandra physalodes l pers through the question of the alkaloids of the solanaceae. This plant may be known by one or more common names in different places, and some are listed above. The apple of peru plant nicandra physalodes is an interesting specimen. The species is hermaphrodite has both male and female organs. Shoofly plant nicandra physalodes nightshade family solanaceae description.
Media in category nicandra physalodes the following 169 files are in this category, out of 169 total. Unripe seed pods of the shoofly plant on a white background. Andean potato latent virus as solanaceae aplv00 artificial. It grows up to 4 ft tall, looking more like a shrub than a garden plant. Shoofly plant nicandra physalodes seeds fair dinkum seeds. Lavender and white flowers of the shoo fly plant nicandra physalodes in. We do not use these to store personal information about you. Qualitative tests for the presence of alkaloids were performed as follows.
The genus is named for greek poet nicander of colophon, who wrote about plants notably in his poem alexipharmaca, which treats of poisons and their antidotes. Plant in moist, free draining soil in full sun or partial shade. The flowers are nice, but the seed heads are the real feature of this plant. The seed heads look like pretty lanterns but the tell take tomato truss. The shoofly plant nicandra physalodes can be grown from seed as a decorative addition to the garden. The specific epithet physalodes is often misspelt as physaloides after gaertner. A chemical and morphological study of nicandra physalodes. Nicandra physalodes seeds shooflyplant plant world. Itis taxonomy is based on the latest scientific consensus available, and is provided as a general reference source for interested parties.
Nicandra plant growing guide apple of peru, shoofly plant. Nicandra is a genus of flowering plant in the family solanaceae, native to western south america. Apple of peru nicandra physalodes is a relatively common weed of creekbanks and riparian areas in southeastern queensland, though it rarely forms large and dense populations. Shoofly plant, apple of peru nicandra physalodes splash. Native to south america hence the name, this member of the nightshade family produces attractive flowers and can be used in a homemade insecticide. Pdf converter is a online webbased document to pdf converter software.
Branches of these can be dried and used for winter decoration indoors. Sep 11, 2001 the flowers are nice, but the seed heads are the real feature of this plant. It is thought originally to have been native to western south america, including peru, and is known elsewhere as an introduced and ruderal species sometimes as a weed in tropical, subtropical and, to a lesser extent. This plant has been under cultivation in the gardens since 1918, the seed having been received from professor e. The generic nicandra is named after nikander, a poet of asia minor who lived about 100 bc and wrote of the medicinal uses of this plant. I saw some seed heads from this plant at the seed swap yesterday but couldnt remember the name.
Page designed through the cooperative efforts of interagency itis teams. The species is commonly known as the apple of peru or shoofly. Apple of peru, shoofly plant, broadleafnightshade botanical name. Beds and borders, containers, cottageinformal, edging, garden edging, hanging baskets. Browse pictures and read growth cultivation information about nicandra species, apple of peru, shoofly plant, snake tomato nicandra physalodes supplied by member gardeners in the plantfiles dat. The flowers are pale bluemauve with a white throat, 5. A vigorous plant with handsome, wavytoothed leaves and attractive pale blue, bellshaped flowers followed by ornamental papery chinese lanterns. Nicandra is a monotypic genus of flowering plants in the nightshade family containing the single species nicandra physalodes. However, it can pop unexpectedly, particularly around bird feeders because it can be found in commercial birdseed mixtures.
Can reach three feet in only eight weeks after an early summer sowing. Nicandra physalodes nicphphotos eppo global database. Erect annual herbs up to 2 m tall, glabrous or sparsely pubescent. They have a very short flowering period and only bloom for one day, but carry long lasting seeds after blooming has occurred. Convert and create pdf from various types of files like word doc, excel xls, powerpoint ppt. Plants from himachal nicandra physalodes the leaves and flower seem similar to physalis sps. On nov, 2008, hespiris from kingston, ny zone 5b wrote.
South america peru and as an introduced species also in australia, north america and some european countries height. Hosted by the usgs core science analytics and synthesis. The alternate leaves are up to 8 long and 4 across excluding the petioles. It is thought originally to have been native to western south america, including peru, and is known elsewhere as an introduced and ruderal species sometimes as a weed in tropical, subtropical and, to a. General information shoo fly is an erect, muchbranched, annual plant growing up to 2 metres tall. Nicandra is commonly offered on seed trade lists, for example by members of. Top of page nicandra is a single species genus in the family solanaceae. Fruits and flowers quite different from other members of solanaceae such as chilly, tomato, potato.
Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. Control of apple of peru nicandra physalodes in maize on the atherton tableland, queensland. Nicandra plants are usually grown as half hardy annuals in the garden, though they can be half hardy perennials or hardy annuals. It is also found on riverbanks in the sydney region and in listed as an environmental weed in gosford city, on the new south wales central coast. Flowers pale blue with a blue spot at the base of each lobe. One of the fastest growing plants yopu will ever find, it can reach three feet in only eight weeks after an early summer sowing.
Nicandra physalodes or apple of peru or shoo fly flowering plant with open blooming bell shaped pale violet flower next to lantern like green to black nicandra physalodes. Once dried the head resembles some sort of strange chinese lantern and inside almost a perfect sphere, full of seed. This one is a real beauty to have as as you would expect, it keeps flies away. Leaves narrowly to broadly ovate, 420 cm long, 210 cm wide, upper surface with sparse, short, inflated, eglandular hairs, lower surface glabrous or nearly so, margins widely, irregularly, and shallowly dentate or subentire, apex acute to acumunate, base cuneate to attenuate, petioles 26 cm long. A chemical and morphological study of nicandra physalodes l. A read is counted each time someone views a publication summary such as the title, abstract, and list of authors, clicks on a figure, or views or downloads the fulltext. Half hardy perennial commonly grown as a half hardy annual by gardeners. Nicandra physalodes apple of peru this plant can be weedy or invasive according to the authoritative sources noted below. It is known by the common names apple of peru and shoofly plant. Nicandra physalodes is a species of flowering plant in subfamily solanoideae of the nightshade family. In addition, users can learn about the location of vouchered specimens and see images to get a better visual for each plant.
However, it is not a legal authority for statutory or regulatory purposes. Seriously, flies dont like it, and just stay away from it. Nicandra physalodes wikipedia, a enciclopedia livre. The website also provides access to a database and images of herbarium specimens found at the university of south florida and other herbaria. Nicandra species, apple of peru, shoofly plant, snake tomato. Nicandra physalodes apple of peru shoofly care plant. Nicandra brevicorollata bitter nicandra macrocalyx bitter nicandra minor hort. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. Although the fruits are differently shaped but seem to be similar to physalis fruits. Shoofly plant nicandra physalodes illinois wildflowers. Australian journal of experimental agriculture and animal husbandry, 16 82.
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