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Solanum tuberosum - Juz.&Bukasov.

Common Name Andigena
Family Solanaceae
USDA hardiness Coming soon
Known Hazards Although no specific mention of toxicity has been seen for this species, it belongs to a genus where many if not all the members have poisonous leaves and sometimes also the unripe fruits.
Habitats Cultivated as a food crop, it is not known in the wild.
Range S. America - Colombia, Peru..
Edibility Rating    (2 of 5)
Other Uses    (0 of 5)
Weed Potential No
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Care (info)
Moist Soil Full sun
Solanum tuberosum Andigena


Solanum tuberosum Andigena

 

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Summary


Physical Characteristics

 
Solanum tuberosum is a PERENNIAL.
It is frost tender. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects.
Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.

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Synonyms

Solanum tuberosum andigena

Habitats

 Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Root
Edible Uses: Rutin

Root - cooked[46, 105, 177]. This species has the largest tubers of all the species cultivated in the Andes, it has a good content of protein (12% dry weight compared to 8 - 10% for the cultivated potato) and is rich in starch and vitamin C[196].

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Composition
Figures in grams (g) or miligrams (mg) per 100g of food.
Root (Fresh weight)
  • 80 Calories per 100g
  • Water : 79%
  • Protein: 2.4g; Fat: 0.1g; Carbohydrate: 18g; Fibre: 0.5g; Ash: 1.3g;
  • Minerals - Calcium: 10mg; Phosphorus: 51mg; Iron: 0.8mg; Magnesium: 0mg; Sodium: 5mg; Potassium: 401mg; Zinc: 0mg;
  • Vitamins - A: 20mg; Thiamine (B1): 0.9mg; Riboflavin (B2): 0.03mg; Niacin: 1.5mg; B6: 0mg; C: 20mg;
  • Reference: [ 269]
  • Notes: These figures are the mean obtained from a range of readings.

Medicinal Uses

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Antibacterial  Antifungal  Antiphlogistic  Antispasmodic  Cardiotonic  Hypotensive  Poultice

None known

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Other Uses

Alcohol  Biomass  Cleanser  Cosmetic  Polish  Size  Starch

None known

Special Uses

Food Forest

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Cultivation details

Succeeds in most soils[1]. Dislikes wet or heavy clay soils[16, 37]. Prefers a slightly acid soil, the tubers are subject to scab on limy soils or those deficient in humus. Yields best on a fertile soil rich in organic matter. This plant is one of the S. American species of potatoes. It is not frost hardy but can probably be grown in much the same way as potatoes are grown by planting out the tubers in spring and harvesting in the autumn[K]. Plants might have strict daylength requirements and may yield poorly in temperate zones because they need short-days in order to induce tuber-formation[196]. This species is commonly cultivated for its edible tubers in S. America[196]. Yields are often low but 30 tonnes per hectare have been recorded[196]. Plants are susceptible to late blight[196]. This species is the immediate ancestor of the potato of commerce, S. tuberosum, though the tubers look rather different[196]. A tetraploid species, probably derived from S. stenotomum by chromosome doubling or by hybridization with S. sparsipilum, it produces fertile seed[196].

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Propagation

Seed - sow early spring in a warm greenhouse. Prick out the seedlings into a fairly rich compost as soon as they are large enough to handle and grow them on fast. Plant them out after the last expected frosts. Division. Harvest the tubers in autumn after the top-growth has been cut back by frost. Store the tubers in a cool frost-free place overwinter and replant in April.

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Weed Potential

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Conservation Status

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Growth: S = slow M = medium F = fast. Soil: L = light (sandy) M = medium H = heavy (clay). pH: A = acid N = neutral B = basic (alkaline). Shade: F = full shade S = semi-shade N = no shade. Moisture: D = dry M = Moist We = wet Wa = water.

 

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Readers comment

   Wed Apr 27 10:21:29 2005

Can you tell me if using potato juice drops in the eyes is safe? I was told my son would need atropine drops in his eye for regular treatment for a lazy eye, but I'm worried about it. I would rather a natural solution. I heard that the same ingredient is contain in the potato and tomatoes - are they safe to put in the eye or could they cause blindness?

cham   Wed Jul 12 2006

hmmm.this could probably be a big help for the preparation of my investigatory project,because i have read that there are still so many uses of potato aside from an engridient to our food..

archit m. patel   Sun Oct 8 2006

This starch is distributed in all the plants.this page is very interesting.

Luisa   Tue Oct 10 2006

How many percent of Alkaloid can be found in Potatoes? What possible tests can be made to pro ove that it is present in Alkaloid

prynne   Sat Jan 13 2007

is a potato extract can be processed into ethanol? what is the process?? can you tell me??

Potato   Tue Apr 15 2008

Can anybody explain the entire process of producing wood alcohol from potatos?

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