Solanum distichophyllum Sendtn.

  • Filed As

    Solanaceae
    Solanum distichophyllum Sendtn.

  • Collector(s)

    M. H. Nee 34504, 26 Mar 1987

  • Location

    Brazil. Rondônia. Costa Marques Mun. Near Rio Cautarinho along hwy Br. 429.

  • Habitat

    Disturbed edges and roadside. Medium tall forest. On somewhat sandy soil.

  • Description

    Shrub 2 m. tall, with spreading branches; whole plant, especially the fruiting inflorescences, inhabited by inoffensively biting ants which swarm over the plant to attack when disturbed, seem to be tending leafhoppers. Leaves green above, silvery-tan green below. Inflorescence held below leaves at all stages. Flowers hanging; corolla light yellow-green; anthers yellow. Fruits held downwards, not upwards to lower surface of leaf, all green. Phenology of specimen: Fruit.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 00697220

    Occurrence ID: f355164e-3622-4cf3-8f8d-05bdf2012c33

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  • Region

    South America

  • Country

    Brazil

  • State/Province

    Rondônia

  • County/Municipio

    Costa Marques Mun.

  • Locality

    Near Rio Cautarinho along hwy Br. 429

  • Elevation

    Alt. 200 m. (656 ft.)

  • Coordinates

    -12.07, -63.45

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