Solanum giganteum
African Holly, Healing Leaf Tree
Also known as: Solanum bequaertii De Wild. +10 more
- Solanum bequaertii De Wild.
- Solanum corymbosum Wight ex Nees
- Solanum farinaceum Griff.
- Solanum farinosum Wall.
- Solanum giganteum var. longifolium Dunal
- Solanum giganteum var. tenuifolium Dunal
- Solanum muansense Dammer
- Solanum nilghiry Noton ex Dunal
- Solanum niveum Vahl
- Solanum seretii De Wild.
- Solanum sordidescens Bitter
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Solanaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or tree.
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Naturally occurring in Africa and Tropical Asia, Solanum giganteum (commonly known as African-holly or Healing-leaf-tree) is a shrub or tree belonging to the Solanaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
East Tropical Africa, Indian Subcontinent, Northeast Tropical Africa, South Tropical Africa, Southern Africa, West Tropical Africa, West-Central Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Provinces, Congo, Ethiopia, Free State, Gabon, India, Kenya, KwaZulu-Natal, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, Northern Provinces, Rwanda, Sri Lanka, 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)
Canary Is.