Solanum sandwicense Hook. & Arn.

  • Filed As

    Solanaceae
    Solanum sandwicense Hook. & Arn.

  • Collector(s)

    A. A. Heller 2638, 29 Jul 1895

  • Location

    United States of America. Hawaii. Kauai Co. On the ridge west of the Hanapepe River, Kauai.

  • Description

    [Plant description from published description, a portion of which has been attached to this sheet:] The corolla in my specimens is cream colored, with purple centre, and purple stripes, extending about half way up the petals, the lobes of which are parted almost to the base. The stamens are two-thirds the length of the corolla, and have distinct, smooth filaments. Phenology of specimen: Flower, Fertile.

  • Notes (shown on label)

    "It differs somewhat from Hillebrand's description of 'corolla puberlous outside, bluish white, 5-6" in diameter, 5 fid to the middle, plaited. Anthers almost sessile, scarcely ½ the length of the corolla'."

  • Specimen Notes

    [Endangered]

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 26374

    Occurrence ID: 9a391e07-c902-4930-8ff8-518685859f1e

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  • Region

    Oceania

  • Country

    United States of America

  • State/Province

    Hawaii

  • County/Municipio

    Kauai Co.

  • Locality

    On the ridge west of the Hanapepe River, Kauai

  • Elevation

    Alt. 914.4 m. (3000 ft.)

  • Distribution

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