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Solanum aculeastrum subsp. aculeastrum

Also known as: Solanum aculeastrum subsp. pachychlamys Bitter +12 more
  • Solanum aculeastrum subsp. pachychlamys Bitter
  • Solanum aculeastrum subsp. sapiaceum (Dammer) Bitter
  • Solanum aculeastrum var. albifolium (C.H.Wright) Bitter
  • Solanum aculeastrum var. conraui (Dammer) Bitter
  • Solanum aculeastrum var. exarmatum Bitter
  • Solanum aculeastrum var. parceaculeatum Bitter
  • Solanum albifolium C.H.Wright
  • Solanum conraui Dammer
  • Solanum dregei C.Presl
  • Solanum dregei Dunal
  • Solanum rugulosum De Wild.
  • Solanum sapiaceum Dammer
  • Solanum sodomaeum Drège ex Dunal
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
  • Botanical Family: Solanaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or tree.

Originating in Africa, Solanum aculeastrum subsp. aculeastrum is a shrub or tree belonging to the Solanaceae family. Within its native range, this subspecies is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Solanum aculeastrum, which is linked below, along with other subspecies of this species.

Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
East Tropical Africa, Northeast Tropical Africa, South Tropical Africa, Southern Africa, West Tropical Africa, West-Central Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Angola, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Provinces, Central African Republic, Gulf of Guinea Is., Kenya, KwaZulu-Natal, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, Northern Provinces, Rwanda, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Uganda, Zaïre, Zimbabwe

Introduced Range

Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Queensland
Base Species & Variations

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