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Solanum x aemulans

Common Name(s)
Code	aem
Synonyms	S. acaule subsp. aemulans, S. acaule var. aemulans, S. x indunii
Clade	4
Series	Acaulia
Ploidy	Tetraploid, less frequently triploid
EBN	2
Self-compatible	Yes
Cytoplasm Type

Description

Solanum x aemulans has had a complex taxonomic history.  It was originally described as a species, then a variety of S. acaule, then a subspecies of S. acaule, back to a variety of S. acaule, and most recently as a naturally occuring hybrid of S. acaule and S. boliviense.

Condition	Level of Resistance	Source

Glykoalkaloid content

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Cultivation

I have found this species slow to germinating, taking about twice as long as S. tuberosum under the same conditions.

Breeding

Crosses with S. tuberosum

Female	Male	Berry Set	Seed Set	Germination	Ploidy	Source

Crosses with other species

Female	Male	Berry Set	Seed Set	Germination	Ploidy	Source