Solanum vestissimum Dunal

  • Filed As

    Solanaceae
    Solanum vestissimum Dunal

  • Collector(s)

    H. H. Smith 1853, 1898 - 1899

  • Location

    Colombia. Santa Marta. Sierra del Libano.

  • Habitat

    Observed only in damp clearings.

  • Description

    An erect tree like shrub or small tree, 6-8 ft. [Illegible] Corolla deep purple. Fruit globose, about 2 inches in diameter, very hairy, yellow when ripe. The main stem is armed with large recurved prickles. Phenology of specimen: Flower, Fruit.

  • Collection Notes

    ["Collected by Herbert H. Smith, 1898-1899" typed on label; "Coll. by Spruce & Birschel = [Illegible name: Qu?hler?] 1002 & 1001 - Moritz 1754" written in pen above and on label.]

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 00707777

    Occurrence ID: ec99dc55-6b20-4959-a96b-29f643888d52

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  • Region

    South America

  • Country

    Colombia

  • Locality

    Santa Marta. Sierra del Libano

  • Elevation

    Alt. 1829 m. (6001 ft.)

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