Biology:Solanum stelligerum

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Short description: Species of plant

Solanum stelligerum
Solanum stelligerum flower DC2.jpg
Flower
Solanum stelligerum plant DC1.jpg
Habit
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Solanales
Family: Solanaceae
Genus: Solanum
Species:
S. stelligerum
Binomial name
Solanum stelligerum
Synonyms[1]
  • Solanum accedens Domin
  • Solanum lucorum Domin
  • Solanum stelligerum var. lucorum Benth.
  • Solanum stelligerum var. magnifolium Benth.
  • Solanum stelligerum var. procumbens C.T.White
  • Solanum stelligerum var. stelligerum Sm.

Solanum stelligerum, the star nightshade or devil's needles, is a species of flowering plant in the family Solanaceae, native to eastern Australia.[1] A woody shrub reaching 2 m (7 ft), it is typically found growing on sand dunes, in open Eucalyptus woodlands, and on forest edges.[2] The small red fruit are eaten by Aboriginal Australians, but it is recommended to only consume low quantities.[2]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Solanum stelligerum Sm." (in en). Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. http://www.plantsoftheworldonline.org/taxon/821093-1. 
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Factsheet – Solanum stelligerum". State Herbarium of South Australia. 2023. http://www.flora.sa.gov.au/efsa/lucid/Solanaceae/Solanum%20species/key/Australian%20Solanum%20species/Media/Html/Solanum_stelligerum.htm. 

Wikidata ☰ Q17400938 entry




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