Solanum catombelense Peyr.
NE Indigenous

Morphological description

Dwarf shrub or shrub, up to 1 m high; stems hairy. Spines slightly recurved. Leaves petiolate; blade elliptic 35 x 15 mm, apex rounded, base cuneate, margins shallowly scalloped, densely stellate-hairy. Flowers: in a lateral cyme, corymbose; corolla 6-12 mm in diameter, white to violet; Sep.-Jun. Fruit a scarlet or orange berry, < 10 mm in diameter. From: Retief, E; Meyer, NL. 2017. Solanaceae: Solanum L. In: E Retief & NL Meyer (eds), Plants of the Free State: Inventory and identification guide. Strelitzia 38: 801-806. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]

Shrub, up to 0.6 m high. Spines sometimes present, curved. Leaves entire, with stellate hairs. Inflorescence a lateral cyme, corymbose. Corolla less than 18 mm in diameter. Fruit scarlet or orange. Flowers white to violet. From: Retief, E; Herman, PPJ. 1997. Plants of the northern provinces of South Africa: Keys and diagnostic characters. Strelitzia 6: 1-681. National Botanical Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]

Habitat

Vredefort Dome Savanna. Disturbed places. From: Retief, E; Meyer, NL. 2017. Solanaceae: Solanum L. In: E Retief & NL Meyer (eds), Plants of the Free State: Inventory and identification guide. Strelitzia 38: 801-806. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]

Disturbed places. From: Retief, E; Herman, PPJ. 1997. Plants of the northern provinces of South Africa: Keys and diagnostic characters. Strelitzia 6: 1-681. National Botanical Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]

Flowering time

September to June

Altitude

190 to 1400 m

Occurrence records map

This map contains point-based occurrences at different locations

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Residence status

Occurrence in the Flora of Southern Africa (FSA) countries and South African provinces. Residence status indicates if a taxon is indigenous, endemic, naturalised or invasive in a specific region. This data is based on specimen records and literature

FSA

SA

BOT

NAM

ESW

LES

WC

EC

NC

FS

GA

KZN

LP

MP

NW

Absent

Indigenous

Endemic

Naturalised

Invasive

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Names and Sources

Accepted name
Solanum catombelense Peyr.

Published in: Sitzungsber. Kaiserl. Akad. Wiss., Math.-Naturwiss. Cl. 38: 576 (1860)

Type: Angola, Benuela, Catombela, 1857-1858, H. Wawra 268 (W0000626, lecto.; LE, W0000626, isolecto.). Lectotype designated by Vorontsova & Knapp, Systematic Botany Monographs 99: 111 (2016).

Synonym(s)

Solanum albotomentosum C.H.Wright

Published in: Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1894(88): 128 (1894)

Type: Angola, Loanda, near Maianga do Povo, June 1858, F.M.J. Welwitsch 6048 (K000414092, lecto.; BM000778320, BM000778321, BM000839462, G00343308, PRE0591073-0, isolecto.). Lectotype designated by Vorontsova & Knapp, Systematic Botany Monographs 99: 111 (2016).


Solanum rautanenii Schinz

Published in: Vierteljahrsschr. Naturf. Ges. Zürich 56: 265 (1911)

Type: Namibia, Oshana, Ovamboland, Ondangwa, 24 Jan 1893, M. Rautanen 726 (W19120005234, lecto.; G00343577, K000426007, WU0033426, isolecto.). Lectotype designated by Vorontsova & Knapp, Systematic Botany Monographs 99: 111 (2016).


Solanum sparsiflorum Dammer

Published in: Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 48(1-2): 246 (1912)

Type: Botswana, Central, Kalahari, southeast of Rakops, Botletle River, 17 Dec 1906, F. Seiner II 132 (B†; no duplicates found)


Classification

KINGDOM Plantae

SUBKINGDOM Phanerogamae

SUBFAMILY Solanoideae

GENUS Solanum

99 results for Solanum catombelense Peyr.

Specimen records

Barcode: PRE0154960-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Vuuren, DRJ, 1171 | 1960-7-14

Namibia, GOBABIS DIST.; SUMMERDOWN FARM

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0154976-0 Collector(s) & number: Esterhuysen, EE, 2395 | 1940-4-

South Africa, Cape Province, KURUMAN DIST.; HILLS BETW. KHOSIS AND MAREMANE

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0773691-0 Collector(s) & number: Phelan, AJ, 1112 | 1991-1-30

South Africa, Northern Cape, ROOIPOORT FARM; ON ROAD TO GRIQUATOWN. IN NW CORNER OF FARM

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0576927-0 Collector(s) & number: Hurter, PJH, 3 | 2000-6-8

South Africa, Mpumalanga, Mbuzini.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0154958-0 Collector(s) & number: Giess, JWH, 9725 | 1967-4-9

Namibia, GOBABIS; EPUKIRO GO 329 RESER; 5 MI. NE. OF EPATA BEI DAMM

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0154956-0 Collector(s) & number: Bradfield, RD, 202 | 1928-1-10

Namibia, OKAHANDJA

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0518083-0 Collector(s) & number: Giess, JWH, 7807 | 1964-3-23

Namibia, GOCHEGANAS WIN 26 FA; UNTERHALB QUARTZITRUCKEN

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0558107-0 Collector(s) & number: Skarpe, C, S-313 | 1979-2-

Botswana, DONDONG BORE HOLE; 4 KM. N. DONDONG BORE HOLE

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0154964-0 Collector(s) & number: Lent, PC, 40 | 1966-1-

Botswana, NGAMILAND; MOREMI WILDLIFE RES.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0784609-0 Collector(s) & number: Gubb, AA, 132/47 | 1981-2-4

South Africa, Northern Cape, Northern Cape. Ga Molilo Farm. Relevé: 132.

General notes: Thornveld. Well-drained, dry. Red-brown sand. Banded ironstone rock. SSE-facing on gentle hill slope.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0154962-0 Collector(s) & number: Bradfield, RD, 202 | 1928-3-20

Namibia, OTJIWARONGO DIST.; OKAHANDJA P.O.; QUICKBORN

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0842227-0 Collector(s) & number: Bester, SP, 7251 | 2006-9-28

South Africa, Gauteng, Pretoria. Pretoria National Botanical Gardens. Northern edge of larger natural grassland section.

General notes: Biome: Grassland. Vegetation type: Rocky Highveld Grassland. Flowers pale blue. Young growth purplish-coloured.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0584883-0 Collector(s) & number: Bennett, A, 6 | 2001-1-31

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Makhathini Flats. Farm of Mr. Buthelezi.

General notes: Hairy leaves. Red berries/seeds. Scouted for bollworm presence. Nothing found.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0572410-0 Collector(s) & number: Jacobsen, NHG, 5042 | 1995-4-19

Botswana, Tsodilo Hills.

General notes: Rocky hillside - gulley. Partial shade. Shrub ± 1 m high. With or almost without prickles. Common along gulley running SE.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0154961-0 Collector(s) & number: Mason, MH, 2520 | 1969-2-10

Namibia, OKATJIRUTE WEST; WITVLEI

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0852691-0 Collector(s) & number: Ward, CJ, 13102 | 1995-5-6

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Greater Durban Metropolitan Area. Hammarsdale area. Hector (ESKOM) Substation Site.

General notes: Grassland margin of thicket. Termitarium (low). In open part. Natal Group Sandstone. Slope: moderate. Bushy, 650 mm tall x 500 mm diameter spread.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0154972-0 Collector(s) & number: Van der Schijff, HP, 1716 | 1953-1-16

South Africa, Mpumalanga, KRUGER NAT. PARK; SKIPBERG; OP PAD NA MOLELINE 10 M. VANAF SKIPBERG

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0756111-0 Collector(s) & number: Sebothoma, PN, 434 | 2004-2-5

South Africa, Limpopo, Swartwater District. Farm Doornkraal LR 015; 200 m from house (first transect).

General notes: Open Acacia woodland. No slope. Berries dark orange; flowers pale pinkish-white.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0154970-0 Collector(s) & number: Dehnke, H, TRV 31999 | 1933-4-

South Africa, North West, PRETORIA DIST.; HEBRON

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0154979-0 Collector(s) & number: Brueckner, AE, 1300 | 1948-2-

South Africa, North West, VRYBURG; DUFFIELD

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0994928-0 Collector(s) & number: Makwarela, LE, 108(18/4121) | 2018-1-24

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Gluckstadt, on the R34 road ±40 km to Vryheid.

General notes: Permit Number: OP2061/2017. Issuing authority: KZN. Collectors no. (ARC18/4121).

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0865171-0 Collector(s) & number: Komape, DM, KMS 393 | 2012-2-16

South Africa, North West, Welgegund Farm, 40 km on road between Potchefstroom and Ventersdorp.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0154973-0 Collector(s) & number: Marloth, HWR, 12344 | 1925-8-28

South Africa, Northern Cape, RICHTERSVELD; KUBUS

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0896349-0 Collector(s) & number: Nkuna, LA, 2202 | 2006-12-18

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Matholeni Village, Ka-Mtethwa Area.

General notes: Millenium Seed Bank.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0776289-0 Collector(s) & number: Barnard, IJ, 606 | 1991-2-2

Botswana, CENTRAL KALAHARI; ORAPA; ROAD TO SEROWE

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0138921-0 Collector(s) & number: Magubane, MM, 1593 | 2007-1-29

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Nkandla, Mabengela, ca. 10 m from the East of Matshenizimpisi Multipurpose Centre.

General notes: Zulu Botanical Knowledge Project.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0641987-0 Collector(s) & number: Phalatse, S, 68 | 1982-12-16

South Africa, North West, ALONG MAFIKENG- VRYHEID ROAD

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0154968-0 Collector(s) & number: Leendertz, R, TRV 6302 | 1909-1-

South Africa, Limpopo, WARMBATHS

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0899384-0 Collector(s) & number: Schuhardt, DA, DS00615 | 2001-11-19

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, ± 80 km from Mbazwana to Hluhluwe.

General notes: Tropical. No slope. Thorns present at base of orange tomato-like fruit. Odd-shaped leaves. Extremely rare.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0988292-0 Collector(s) & number: Nkuna, LA, 15 | 2016-2-4

South Africa, Limpopo, Sekhukhuneland, Burgersfort area on road R555 from Burgersfort to Ohrigstad.

General notes: Herbarium voucher specimen. CWR Collection.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0861170-0 Collector(s) & number: Kurzweg, S, K788 | 2009-4-5

South Africa, North West, Rustenburg. Impala Bafokeng Mine. NE side of koppie with water reservoir.

General notes: Mountain Bushveld. Slope: moderate/steep. Soil Mispah. 80% Rockiness. Voucher for flora of the western Central Bushveld Bioregion.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0154963-0 Collector(s) & number: Ihlenfeldt, H-D, 1963 | 1961-12-31

Namibia, OTJIWARONGO

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0154975-0 Collector(s) & number: Brueckner, AE, 140 | 1945-2-17

South Africa, Northern Cape, GRIQUALAND WEST; BOETSAP

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0984718-0 Collector(s) & number: Aiyambo, D, DA15 | 2009-2-1

Namibia, Kunene, Along the road from Etengwa to Otjipembe.

General notes: Uncommon.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0758304-0 Collector(s) & number: Jordaan, M, 4047 | 2003-3-21

South Africa, Limpopo, ± 20 km on road from Onverwacht to Steenbokpan, opposite Farm Kaneelbult.

General notes: Bushveld. No slope.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0740134-0 Collector(s) & number: van Son, G, 2326 | 1937-10-30

South Africa, Gauteng, PRETORIA DIST.; KLEIN WONDERBOOM; MR VAN SON'S GROUND

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0144956-0 Collector(s) & number: Keswa, VW, 1102 | 2006-9-18

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Mzimkhulu Municipality area. ca 600m west of Squmama Spaza Shop; Mpoza Village.

General notes: Zulu Botanical Knowledge Project.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0850114-0 Collector(s) & number: Kolberg, HH, HK 1098 | 2001-5-15

Namibia, Omaheke, 6 km due north from road D3809 on track to road D3806.

General notes: Interdunal street. Slope: level. Perennial shrub. Flowers: many prickles on calyx. Stem: hardly any prickles on stems. Fruit: spherical, bright orange. Voucher for: germplasm.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0154957-0 Collector(s) & number: Kinges, HG, 3044 | 1953-3-8

Namibia, KARIBIB; UNDUASBANK; NEUSCHWABEN FARM

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0869001-0 Collector(s) & number: Kolberg, HH, HK1107 | 2001-6-6

Namibia, Kunene, 114 km from Kamanjab on road to Ruacana.

General notes: Only one plant seen.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0762571-0 Collector(s) & number: Glen, HF, 2534 | 1991-2-17

South Africa, North West, FOCHVILLE DISTRICT; KOPPIESKRAAL 517 IQ; FARM. PORTION OF LANQUEDOC OVERLOOKING VAAL RIVER

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0136810-0 Collector(s) & number: Keswa, VW, 809 | 2006-6-26

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Umvoti/ Muden, C 1.8 km South West of Mountain High School. Oshikishi Village.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0792744-0 Collector(s) & number: Mannheimer, CA, 487 | 1997-2-26

Namibia, Khomas, South of Dordabis, road just before river.

General notes: Perennial herb, glandular/sticky. Flowers: white, calyx spiny. Leaves: simple, lobed. Stem: small, sparse recurved thorns on main and secondary axes. Fruits: small, about 10 mm diameter.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0853756-0 Collector(s) & number: Kolberg, HH, HK 1013 | 2000-4-6

Namibia, Omusati, 4 km from Ombulantu to Oshakati.

General notes: Heavily grazed. Perennial shrublet. Flower pale lilac. Stems and bark: stems, petioles and calyx with prickles. Fruit and seed: fruit bright orange-red.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0858234-0 Collector(s) & number: Nkuna, LA, 2772 | 2010-12-9

South Africa, Limpopo, Ha-Matsa Village: on border river to Manyii.

General notes: Semi-arid Bushveld. Modifying factor: trampled. Drainge: moderate. Land use: tribal land. Soil colour: reddish brown. Fruits become red when ripe.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0852790-0 Collector(s) & number: Hoffmann, L, LH226 | 1999-3-27

Namibia, Oshikoto, Along new road.

General notes: Slope: flat. Uncommon. Fruit round berries.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0568605-0 Collector(s) & number: Jordaan, M, 3743 | 2000-7-12

South Africa, Mpumalanga, Komatipoort District. Lebombo Mountains. Merribeek Farm. At border line with Mozambique.

General notes: Savanna. Lebombo Arid Mountain Bushveld. Valley. Soil. Well drained. Sand. Full sun. Biotic effect: disturbed. Herb. Flowers: white inside tinged purple outside. Fruits: orange.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0869243-0 Collector(s) & number: Zambatis, G, GZ 1150 | 2015-3-25

South Africa, Mpumalanga, Kruger National Park. Crocodile Bridge. On the Makholhlolo firebreak about 0.61 km of the Makholhlolo dam wall. Landscape:13.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0154977-0 Collector(s) & number: Esterhuysen, EE, 2366 | 1940-4-

South Africa, Northern Cape, HAY DIV.; WOLHAARKOP; ON HILLSIDE

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0589716-0 Collector(s) & number: Swelankomo, N, 15 | 2004-3-29

South Africa, Limpopo, Lapalala Wilderness. Melkrivier, Doornleegte Farm, 6.5 km from main gate of Lapalala Game Reserve.

General notes: Terminalia sericea, Combretum molle woodland. Moderate slope. Disturbed - soil erosion.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0994465-0 Collector(s) & number: Burrows, JE, 12484 | 2011-12-11

South Africa, Limpopo, Abel Erasmus Pass, north slopes. Vodacom tower above Ga-Sepeke.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0154971-0 Collector(s) & number: Codd, LEW, 4843 | 1949-1-18

South Africa, Limpopo, ZOUTPANSBERG; DONGOLA; ROSENTHAL FARM NR. RESERVOIR

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0589711-0 Collector(s) & number: Swelankomo, N, 40 | 2004-3-29

South Africa, Limpopo, Lapalala Wilderness. Melkrivier, Doornleegte Farm, 6.5 km from main gate of Lapalala Game Reserve.

General notes: Terminalia sericea, Combretum molle woodland. Moderate slope.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0572287-0 Collector(s) & number: Jacobsen, NHG, 5017 | 1995-4-13

Namibia, Near Sekangwali on road to Linyarti.

General notes: Mixed deciduous woodland/scrub. Growing in parttial shade. Shrub reaching 1,2 m in height. Flowers pale mauve. Fruit bright red berry. Occasional.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0768738-0 Collector(s) & number: van Wyk, E, 852 | 2004-8-24

South Africa, Mpumalanga, Mananga area. Khombazo Village.

General notes: Closed bushveld. Tribal land. Light brown soil. Erect herb.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0558108-0 Collector(s) & number: Skarpe, C, S-248 | 1978-2-11

Botswana, DONDONG BORE HOLE; 5 KM. N. DONDONG BORE HOLE

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0994915-0 Collector(s) & number: Makwarela, LE, 93(18/4061) | 2018-1-23

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, N3 Road near Ashburton.

General notes: Permit Number: OP2061/2017. Issuing authority: KZN. Collectors no. (ARC18/4061).

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0863194-0 Collector(s) & number: van Coller, H, 4446 | 2011-3-22

South Africa, Mpumalanga, Kruger National Park. Nkhuhlu Exclosures, Skukuza, Sabie River.

General notes: Voucher specimen for Nkhuhlu Exclosure plant diversity study.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0998329-0 Collector(s) & number: Asong, JA, JA039 | 2018-5-11

South Africa, North West, Molestamo (Mahikeng).

General notes: Permit No. HQ26/01/18-006NW Issued by READ

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0589357-0 Collector(s) & number: Masombuka, AS, 239 | 2004-4-1

South Africa, Limpopo, Lapalala Wilderness. Welgelegen Farm.

General notes: Open woodland. Gentle slope.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0860052-0 Collector(s) & number: Kurzweg, S, K865 | 2009-4-6

South Africa, North West, Rustenburg. Impala Bafokeng Mine. Kloof of norite koppie.

General notes: Bushveld. Moderate slope. Voucher for flora of the western Central Bushveld Bioregion.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0994916-0 Collector(s) & number: Makwarela, LE, 94(18/4062) | 2018-1-23

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, N3 Road near Ashburton.

General notes: Permit Number: OP2061/2017. Issuing authority: KZN. Collectors no. (ARC18/4062).

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0892402-0 Collector(s) & number: Zietsman, PC, 4956 | 2011-4-18

South Africa, Northern Cape, Herbert. Mokala National Park. Lilydale.

General notes: Natural veld. Geel meeldrade.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0758745-0 Collector(s) & number: Bester, SP, 4838 | 2004-3-3

South Africa, Limpopo, Calmar Ranch, Farm: Calmar, ca. 3 km directly SE from Tolwe.

General notes: Sweet Bushveld. Alluvial sand. No slope. Fruit green with lighter yellowish stripes (young) to red (mature).

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0154980-0 Collector(s) & number: Acocks, JPH, 1832 | 1937-2-27

South Africa, Northern Cape, JELSFONTEIN

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0660824-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Wyk, AE, 3367 | 1980-1-31

South Africa, Limpopo, VENDA; KLEIN TSHIPISE; RANTE NW VAN KLEIN TSHIPISE-OOS VAN TSHIUNGANI

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0154959-0 Collector(s) & number: Dinter, MK, 6906 | 1934-1-28

Namibia, KARIBIB

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0154965-0 Collector(s) & number: Harbor, WAH, TRV 14088 | 1914-8-

Botswana, MOCHUDI

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0154955-0 Collector(s) & number: Leistner, OA, 5469 | 1957-4-10

Namibia, OMBEPERA; HILLOCK

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0833456-0 Collector(s) & number: Hulley, PE, 395 | 1991-4-28

Namibia, Okahandja: 50 km from Okahandja, on Otjiwarongo Road.

General notes: Tree savanna. Disturbed roadside. Leaf sandpapery. Pubescent fruit, thorny calyces. Ex Rhodes University Herbarium (RUH)

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0154954-0 Collector(s) & number: Ihlenfeldt, H-D, 1969 | 1962-1-1

Namibia, STRASSE OTAVI-TSUMEB 20 KM. NE. OTAVI

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0509994-0 Collector(s) & number: Bredenkamp, GJ, 6054 | 2000-3-4

South Africa, Limpopo, Vaalwater: Buffelsfontein; Farm of Douw Steyn. Waterberg Mountains.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0735675-0 Collector(s) & number: Ellinger, EG, ELL1/45 | 2001-2-17

Namibia, Khomas, Farm Deutsche Krone Süd, north of Seeis.

General notes: Flowers round with five lilac star-formed petals and yellow pistil and green spiny sepals. Leaves: alternate, waved margin, 40 mm long - 16 mm wide, darkish green hairy, petiole 8-10 mm long, elliptic to oval. Stem: no latex, grey irregular grown, young stems green, small curved spikes. Fruits: green berry like and 8 mm round becoming red when ripe.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0154978-0 Collector(s) & number: Esterhuysen, EE, 963 | 1939-3-23

South Africa, Northern Cape, KURUMAN

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0766523-0 Collector(s) & number: Abbott, ATD, 7721 | 2000-5-31

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Umtamvuna River Valley. North of the Pondo Memorial.

General notes: Termitaria. Subshrub. Woody single-stemmed plant with felted succulent leaves. Stems covered with thorns.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0705921-0 Collector(s) & number: Zietsman, PC, 100 | 1987-4-30

South Africa, Northern Cape, KIMBERLEY DIST.; LANGEBERG PLAAS; OP KLIPKOP

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0065648-0 Collector(s) & number: Maggs, GL, 920 | 1992-2-25

Namibia, Etosha: Okaukuejo; Eastern boundary fence of rest camp.

General notes: Shrublet ± 0.4 m tall. Stems with dense, yellowish stellate indumentum with occasional hooked prickle scattered throughout. Leaves ovate, margins undulate, ± conduplicate, indumentum as for stems, unarmed. Flowers inconspicuous; petals creamy white, 5; sepals 5, persistent, armed. Pedicle armed, with (1-2) fruits. Fruits bright orange berries, < 1 cm in diameter. (Fruit accession for H Kolberg) Conf. M Welman

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0154974-0 Collector(s) & number: Brueckner, AE, 407 | 1945-4-4

South Africa, North West, VRYBURG; TIGER KLOOF

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0558198-0 Collector(s) & number: Fourie, E, 1149 | 1980--

South Africa, Limpopo, PIETERSBURG DIST.; FARM RIETPOL 858LS NR. WINDMILL 1 KM. FROM GRAVEL RD. TO RITA

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0589286-0 Collector(s) & number: Makgakga, MC, 375 | 2004-3-29

South Africa, Limpopo, Lapalala Wilderness. Doornleegte Farm. Melkrivier Farm, 6.5 km from the main gate of Lapalala Game Wilderness.

General notes: Terminalia sericea, Combretum molle woodland. Gentle slope.

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Barcode: PRE0674179-0 Collector(s) & number: Raal, P, 424 | 1984-3-17

South Africa, Limpopo, PARKFIELD 725 MS.; GENTLE SLOPE.

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Barcode: PRE1004625-0 Collector(s) & number: Baytopp, K, 6 | 2021-3-27

South Africa, Limpopo, Waterberg. Modimolle, Farm 384 Buffelshoek.

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Barcode: PRE0865817-0 Collector(s) & number: Strohbach, M, MS1431 | 2005-2-26

Namibia, Otjozondjupa, Farm Okosongutu. Relevé: MS 2005/29.

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Barcode: PRE0847926-0 Collector(s) & number: Sachse, B, 446 | 2007-3-13

South Africa, Mpumalanga, Lydenburg District. Steelpoort River Valley, Thaba Ya Sekhukhune Mountains (foot), farm.

General notes: Acacia Thornveld. Slope: none. Gabbro norite.

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Barcode: PRE0568604-0 Collector(s) & number: Jordaan, M, 3773 | 2000-7-13

South Africa, Mpumalanga, Lebombo Plain. Mawewe Reserve.

General notes: Savanna. Mixed Lowveld Bushveld. Plain. Soil. Black turf. Full sun. Biotic effect: disturbed. Herb. Fruits: orange.

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Barcode: PRE0235297-0 Collector(s) & number: Seydel, RHW, 1009 | 1957-3-22

Namibia, KARIBIB DIST.

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Barcode: PRE0849435-0 Collector(s) & number: Uiras, MM, MU855 | 2002-4-11

Namibia, Oshikoto, Road D3603.

General notes: Up to 50 cm high herb. Stem and leaves scaly. Leaves woolly, wavy. Fruit small, red berries. Calyx with spines.

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Barcode: PRE0866549-0 Collector(s) & number: Klaassen, ES, EK300 | 2001-5-9

Namibia, Otjozondjupa, Along D3805, waterpoint next to road.

General notes: Uncommon.

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Barcode: PRE0999339-0 Collector(s) & number: Zietsman, PC, 6839 | 2018-4-16

South Africa, Northern Cape, Postmasburg District. Kolomela mine: SW of Postmasburg. Langverwacht, op kwartsietkoppie.

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Observation records

Date: 1/1/2021 9:03:50 AM

Limpopo, South Africa

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Date: 3/24/2021 1:29:44 PM

Mpumalanga, South Africa

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Date: 2/26/2022 7:31:24 AM

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

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Date: 1/28/2023 8:30:46 AM

KwaZulu-Natal

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Date: 5/24/2022 4:45:00 PM

Limpopo, South Africa

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Date: 5/13/2018 9:49:00 AM

KwaZulu-Natal

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Date: 11/17/2020 1:37:59 PM

Limpopo

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Date: 3/16/2022 9:38:00 AM

North West, South Africa

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Date: 2/19/2017 12:00:00 AM

KwaZulu-Natal

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Date: 6/13/2022 3:39:00 PM

KwaZulu-Natal

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2017

SERIES CHAPTER

Solanaceae: Solanum L. Retief, E; Meyer, NL

In: E Retief & NL Meyer (eds), Plants of the Free State: Inventory and identification guide. Strelitzia 38: 801-806

South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria

2016

PERIODICAL/JOURNAL

A revision of the 'Spiny Solanums', Solanum subgenus Leptostemonum (Solanaceae), in Africa and Madagascar Vorontsova, MS; Knapp, SD

Systematic Botany Monographs 99: 1-432

1997

SERIES

Plants of the northern provinces of South Africa: Keys and diagnostic characters Retief, E; Herman, PPJ

Strelitzia 6: 1-681

National Botanical Institute, Pretoria

1969

BOOK

Prodromus: einer flora von Südwestafrika, Vol. 124 Merxmuller, H

J. Cramer, Lehre

1906

FLORA

Solanaceae Wright, CH

Flora of Tropical Africa 4: 207-261

Lovell Reeve & Co., London

No results found for Solanum catombelense Peyr.

Status

Status and criteria

NE

Assessor(s)

Plantae Coordinator

Part(s) of plant used Use(s) Reference
Roots Stomach complaints (Body part: Stomach Used by: Damara) Von Koenen, E. 1977. Heil- und giftpflanzen in Südwestafrika. Akademischer Verlag, Windhoek. [All rights reserved]
Roots Intestinal complaints (Body part: Intestine Used by: Damara) Von Koenen, E. 1977. Heil- und giftpflanzen in Südwestafrika. Akademischer Verlag, Windhoek. [All rights reserved]

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