| Synonyms: |
Solanum dasytrichum Bitter Solanum florulentum Bitter Solanum kifinikense Bitter Solanum pentagonocalyx Bitter Solanum tetrachondrum Bitter Solanum viridimaculatum Gilli |
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| Frequency: | |
| Status: | Native |
| Description: |
For descriptions see World Flora Online |
| Type location: |
Tanzania |
| Notes: | |
| Derivation of specific name: | |
| Habitat: | |
| Altitude range: (metres) | 500 - 3000 m |
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| Worldwide distribution: | Widespread in subsaharan Africa. Introduced in Madagascar. |
| Botanical divisions: | VI,VIII,IX,XI |
| Growth form(s): | Annual. |
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| Insects associated with this species: | |
| Spot characters: | Display spot characters for this species |
| Literature: |
Bikandu, B., Lukoki, F., Habari, J.P., Ntore, S. & Sosef, M.S.M. (2020). Solanaceae Flore d'Afrique Centrale Nouvelle Serie Jardin Botanique Meise, Belgique Pages 62 - 65. (Includes a picture). Gonçalves, A.E. (2005). Solanaceae Flora Zambesiaca 8(4) Page 83. Heath, A. & Heath, R. (2009). Field Guide to the Plants of Northern Botswana including the Okavango Delta Kew Publishing Page 423. (Includes a picture). Ntore, S. & al. (2024). Checklist of the vascular plants of Burundi Page 235. |