PLANTAE / PHANEROGAMAE / ANTHOPHYTA / SOLANALES / SOLANACEAE / SOLANOIDEAE / SOLANEAE / SOLANUM / GUINEENSE
Unarmed, erect shrub or dwarf shrub, up to 1.5 m high, ± glabrous. Leaves ± succulent, ovate to elliptic, up to 70 x 40 mm, margins entire or ± repand, base long cuneate, midrib prominent; petioles up to 20 mm long. Inflorescence sessile, 1-3 flowers on short branches; pedicels up to 25 mm long, nodding in fruit. Calyx campanulate, 6 mm long, hairy outside, lobes oblong, 3 mm long, tips hairy. Corolla stellate, 20 mm in diam., lobes ovate-lanceolate, lilac, violet. Flowering time May-Sept. Fruit globose, 10-15 mm in diam., yellow. Seeds few, compressed. From: Welman, WG. 2019. Solanaceae: Solanum L. In: CL Bredenkamp (ed.), A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province. Strelitzia 41(2): 1544-1553. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
Unarmed, ± glabrous, erect or sprawling shrub or shrublet, up to 2 m tall. Leaves petiolate, ovate to elliptic, entire, up to 70 mm long, softly leathery. Flowers 1-many in axils, up to 25 mm long, blue or purple. Ripe berries yellow, orange to red, up to 15 mm diam. From: Welman, WG. 2013. Solanaceae: Solanum. In: DA Snijman (ed.), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 2: The Extra Cape flora. Strelitzia 30: 481-482. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
Erect or sprawling shrub to 1.5 m. Leaves ovate to elliptic, softly leathery, to 7 cm long. Flowers 1-few in axils, mauve to light blue, to 18 mm diam. Berries yellow, orange or red, to 15 mm diam. From: Welman, WG. 2012. Solanaceae: Solanum L. In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 765-766. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
Thickets, scrub, dune vegetation; Lower Karoo, Albany Thicket, Eastern Fynbos-Renosterveld. From: Welman, WG. 2019. Solanaceae: Solanum L. In: CL Bredenkamp (ed.), A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province. Strelitzia 41(2): 1544-1553. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
Sandy, loam or clay soils on coastal dunes, rocky slopes and stream banks. From: Welman, WG. 2013. Solanaceae: Solanum. In: DA Snijman (ed.), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 2: The Extra Cape flora. Strelitzia 30: 481-482. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
Coastal dunes, slopes and river banks. From: Welman, WG. 2012. Solanaceae: Solanum L. In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 765-766. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
Hondeklipbaai to Uitenhage, Graaff-Reinet and Despatch. From: Welman, WG. 2013. Solanaceae: Solanum. In: DA Snijman (ed.), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 2: The Extra Cape flora. Strelitzia 30: 481-482. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
Namaqualand to E Cape. From: Welman, WG. 2012. Solanaceae: Solanum L. In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 765-766. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
March to August
15 to 670 m
This map contains point-based occurrences at different locations
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
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Names and Sources
Published in: Sp. Pl. 1: 184 (1753)
Type: South Africa, “In Guinea”, Anonymous s.n. (LINN 246.4, lecto.). Lectotype designated by Wijnands, Botany of the Commelins: 193 (1983).
Solanum sempervirens Mill., nom.illegit.superfl.
Published in: Gard. Dict., ed. 8: n. 25 (1768)
Type: Based on Solanum guineense L.
Atropa solanacea L.
Published in: Mant. Pl. Altera: 205 (1771)
Type: Based on Solanum guineense L.
Solanum aggregatum Jacq.
Published in: Coll. [Jacquin] 4: 124 (1791)
Type: Based on Atropa solanacea L. that was based on Solanum guineense L.
Solanum dasypus Drege ex Dunal
Published in: Prodr. [A. P. de Candolle] 13(1): 161 (1852)
Type: South Africa, Western Cape, Riebeck’s Castle, Malmesbury Div., J.F. Drège 1933 (G-DC, holo.; K, MO-5471839, iso.)
Solanum monticolum Dunal
Published in: Prodr. [A. P. de Candolle] 13(1): 161 (1852)
Type: South Africa, Western Cape, Piquetberg, Jun 1837 (1838), J.F. Drège s.n. [Lycium 7865] (G-DC [G00145669], holo.; BM001071606, K000414167, K000414168, MPU011277, S-11-5670, iso.)
Solanum dasypus E.Mey., nom.illegit., non Solanum dasypus Dunal (1852)
Published in: Zwei Pflanzengeogr. Docum. (Drège): 103 (1853)
Type: Based on Solanum dasypus Drège ex Dunal
Solanum dasypodum St.-Lag., nom.illegit.superfl.
Published in: Ann. Soc. Bot. Lyon 7: 135 (1880)
Type: Based on Solanum dasypus Dunal
Solanum bachmannii Dammer
Published in: Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 38(2): 188 (1906)
Type: South Africa, Western Cape, Dist. Malmesbury, Darling, Aug 1883, F. Bachmann 599 (B†; no duplicates found)
Solanum aggregatum Jacq. var. bachmannii (Dammer) Bitter
Published in: Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 54: 427 (1917)
Classification
KINGDOM Plantae
SUBKINGDOM Phanerogamae
PHYLUM Anthophyta
ORDER Solanales
FAMILY Solanaceae
SUBFAMILY Solanoideae
TRIBE Solaneae
GENUS Solanum
SPECIES guineense
60 results for Solanum guineense L.
Year
Barcode: PRE0681433-0 Collector(s) & number: Snijman, DA, 1008 | 1986-1-8
South Africa, Northern Cape, LANGBERG FARM.; NW OF LOERIESFONTEIN. IN SHADE OF LEDGE NEXT TO SEASONAL RIVER.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0146009-0 Collector(s) & number: Marloth, HWR, PRE 41253 | 1906-4-
South Africa, Western Cape, CAPE FLATS
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0538768-0 Collector(s) & number: Goldblatt, P, 4326 | 1976-10-15
South Africa, Northern Cape, VAN RHYNS PASS; NR. TOP OF VAN RHYNS PASS JUST BELOW TMS SYSTEM
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0270524-0 Collector(s) & number: Bezeng, S, BS265 | 2011-6-22
South Africa, Western Cape, Robben Island. 33°47.356'S 18°22.103'E.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0146013-0 Collector(s) & number: Pillans, NS, 3236 | 1918-5-12
South Africa, Western Cape, CAPE PENINSULA; CAMPS BAY; RAVINE ABOVE CAMPS BAY
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0146028-0 Collector(s) & number: Taylor, HC, 7321 | 1968-6-20
South Africa, Western Cape, KLEINMOND; KLIPKOPPIE 2 MI FROM KLEINMOND ON THE MT SIDE OF THE ROAD TO BOT RIVER
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0704969-0 Collector(s) & number: Taylor, HC, 10606 | 1983-9-2
South Africa, Western Cape, VAN RHYNS PASS; JUST BELOW TOP. STEEP SW SLOPE
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0146014-0 Collector(s) & number: Alexander-Prior, RC, PRE 41258 | 1847-5-11
South Africa, Western Cape, CAPE TOWN; CAMPS BAY
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: GHPG$0003628-0 Collector(s) & number: Buys, S, 11 | 2010-4-7
South Africa, Western Cape, Next to footpath in front of house No. 6 Beach Road , Kleinmond. Scrambler in bush of varous shrubs.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0146027-0 Collector(s) & number: Hanekom, WJ, 1152 | 1968-8-26
South Africa, Western Cape, CITRUSDAL; THEE RIVER
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0583622-0 Collector(s) & number: Steyn, HM, 135 | 2002-9-8
South Africa, Eastern Cape, Willowmore District. Main route through Baviaanskloof; between Keerom & Sandvlakte.
General notes: Moderate slope. S-aspect. Flowers present.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0146021-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Breda, 812 | 1960-8-16
South Africa, Western Cape, BREDASDORP DIST.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0642766-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Zyl, L, 3136 | 1982-9-15
South Africa, Cape Province, KLIPHEUWEL; FARM SPIEKA SE OF KLIPHEUWEL
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0806405-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Rooyen, MW, 2454 | 1993-7-13
South Africa, Northern Cape, Namaqualand: Kamieskroon; Skilpad Wildflower Reserve of southern African Nature Foundation.
General notes: VOUCHER: Botanical Survey.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0146024-0 Collector(s) & number: Acocks, JPH, 14946 | 1948-9-24
South Africa, Northern Cape, NAMAQUALAND; GARIES; 9 MI NNW OF GARIES
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0146033-0 Collector(s) & number: Dahlstrand, KA, 2270 | 1972-6-7
South Africa, Western Cape, DE RUST; DOORNKRAAL FARM
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0890786-0 Collector(s) & number: Potgieter, FJ, FP01423 | 2002-8-6
South Africa, Eastern Cape, Heroncliff - Gamtoos.
General notes: Valley Bushveld. Slope: gentle. Woody. Photo. Spirit.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG1564932-0 Collector(s) & number: Pretorius, W, 435 | 1999-7-15
South Africa, Northern Cape, Nieuwoudtville. Oorlogskloof Nat. Res. U16.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0146035-0 Collector(s) & number: Dahlstrand, KA, 2400 | 1973-4-3
South Africa, Western Cape, DE RUST; AANGENAAM FARM
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG1571829-0 Collector(s) & number: Taylor, HC, 8250 | 1972-10-8
South Africa, Western Cape, Bredasdorp. At entrance gate to De Mond Forest Station. Alt: c. 30'.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0146016-0 Collector(s) & number: Muir, J, 2152 | 1915-5-12
South Africa, Western Cape, MOSSEL BAY DIV; GOURITZ RIVER
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0235329-0 Collector(s) & number: Taylor, HC, 7314 | 1968-5-29
South Africa, Western Cape, SWARTKLIP; 1 MI. TOWARDS STRANDFONTEIN 0.5 MI. INLAND
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0146031-0 Collector(s) & number: Van der Merwe, P, 1054 | 1962-5-22
South Africa, Western Cape, CALEDON DIST.; HERMANUS
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0619208-0 Collector(s) & number: Moffett, RO, 656 | 1975-3-29
South Africa, Western Cape, OUDTSHOORN; UPPER CANGO VALLEY; BASSONSRUS, AT CAMP SITE
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0146036-0 Collector(s) & number: Boucher, C, 2216 | 1973-8-28
South Africa, Western Cape, KOGELBERG STATE FOR.; ROOI ELS CAVE AREA
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0796176-0 Collector(s) & number: de Villiers, AJ, 71 | 1993-6-11
South Africa, Western Cape, Van Rhynsdorp/Vredendal; Brandsebaai; Namakwa Sands.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0146019-0 Collector(s) & number: Bolus, 51 | --
South Africa, Eastern Cape, GRAAF REINET
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0146030-0 Collector(s) & number: Thompson, MF, 279 | 1967-6-13
South Africa, Western Cape, VREDENBURG; 3.6 MI FROM VREDENBURG TO SALDANHA WITTEKLIP FARM
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0146025-0 Collector(s) & number: Taylor, HC, 7769 | 1970-6-22
South Africa, Western Cape, CAPE OF GOOD HOPE NA; OLIFANTSBOS NR SITE OF OLD HOMESTEAD
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0146022-0 Collector(s) & number: Verdoorn, IC, 1801 | 1937-7-21
South Africa, Northern Cape, NAMAQUALAND; HONDEKLIP BAY
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: GHPG$0000122-0 Collector(s) & number: Behr, CM, 1334 | 1998-5-20
South Africa, Western Cape, Hangklip subregion, Betty's Bay, among bushes on beach below Marine Drive.
General notes: Occasional. Genus: 7407
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0601285-0 Collector(s) & number: Boucher, C, 4373 | 1979-6-19
South Africa, Western Cape, CAPE TOWN.; SILWERSTROOMSTRAND.; SPRINGFONTEIN SE PUNT. ATLANTIS AREA.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0468760-0 Collector(s) & number: van der Merwe, CV, 2537 | 1974-9-27
South Africa, Western Cape, VROLIJKHEID NAT. RES
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0625385-0 Collector(s) & number: Le Roux, A, 2287 | 1977-8-12
South Africa, Western Cape, NUWERUS; FARM VARS & MIERHOOFD CASTEEL 135, 10,5 KM NORTHWEST OF NUWERUS
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0552337-0 Collector(s) & number: McMurtry, DM, 151 | 1967-5-31
South Africa, Western Cape, SALDANHA; DONKERGAT
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0146017-0 Collector(s) & number: Holland, FH, 333 | 1914-5-
South Africa, Eastern Cape, DESPATCH
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0848135-0 Collector(s) & number: Bester, SP, 9562 | 2009-8-19
South Africa, Northern Cape, Namaqualand District. Hondeklip Bay, ca. 1.5 km N of town. 30°18'19.8" S 17°16'33.1" E
General notes: Namaqualand Sandveld Bioregion. Vegetation type: Namaqualand Coastal Duneveld. Leaves glossy.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0530803-0 Collector(s) & number: Thompson, MF, 3421 | 1977-3-15
South Africa, Western Cape, ARNISTON; UYSHOEK 7 KM. N. OF ARNISTON
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0146020-0 Collector(s) & number: Van der Merwe, P, 996 | 1962-4-24
South Africa, Western Cape, PAARL; PAARL MT.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0146026-0 Collector(s) & number: Dahlstrand, KA, 2337 | 1972-10-6
South Africa, Western Cape, DOORNKRAAL FARM IN RIVER FOR-
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0146011-0 Collector(s) & number: Galpin, EE, 12630 | 1934-4-7
South Africa, Western Cape, KALK BAY MT.; AT SUMMIT
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0276580-0 Collector(s) & number: Nicolson, G, 857 | 2012-3-7
South Africa, Western Cape, Paardeberg, between Wellington and Malmesbury, Fynbos Estate, ± 1 km, NNE of farm house. 33.54663 S: 18.79176 E. Altitude: 347 m.
General notes: Fynbos biome. Vegetation type: Boland Granite Fynbos. Moderate mountain slope. Well-drained, clay soil. Granite. Full sun. W aspect. Roadside. Shrub. Flowers: purple/yellow, present. Leaves: ovate, bright green. Stem: brown/woody. Plant height: ± 1.2 m.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0146034-0 Collector(s) & number: Dahlstrand, KA, 2377 | 1973-3-31
South Africa, Western Cape, DE RUST; DOORNKRAAL FARM ALONG A RIVER S OF WATER RES HILL
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0146010-0 Collector(s) & number: Acocks, JPH, 15362 | 1949-6-9
South Africa, Eastern Cape, GRAAF REINET DIV.; VALLEY OF DESOLATION; IN GORGES
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0566550-0 Collector(s) & number: Rodriguez-Oubina, J, 2172 | 1996-9-11
South Africa, Northern Cape, Nieuwoudtville: 6 km from Nieuwoudtville on R27 road to Vanrhynsdorp.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0146023-0 Collector(s) & number: Marloth, HWR, 168 | 1884-5-
South Africa, Western Cape, SIMONSTOWN
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0273658-0 Collector(s) & number: Nicholson, G, 18 | 2011-5-4
South Africa, Western Cape, Paardeberg. 33.59418 S; 18.80634' E.
General notes: Fynbos biome. Boland Granite Fynbos vegetation. Mountain peak. Well-drained, rocky soil. Granite. Partial shade. No biotic effect seen. Shrub. In a rock crevice, purple flowers. Plant height 50 cm.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0146029-0 Collector(s) & number: Pienaar, C, PRE 41270 | 1962-7-29
South Africa, Western Cape, STELLENBOSCH; ELSENBURG
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0146032-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Breda, 4164 | 1970-7-10
South Africa, Western Cape, LAMBERTS BAY; NORTIER RES.; 8 KM N OF LAMBERTS BAY
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0146018-0 Collector(s) & number: Burtt Davy, J, 11934 | 1910--
South Africa, Eastern Cape, ALEXANDRIA; THE WELLS
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
This map contains point-based occurrences at different locations
2019
SERIES CHAPTER
Solanaceae: Solanum L. Welman, WGIn: CL Bredenkamp (ed.), A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province. Strelitzia 41(2)1544-1553
South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria
2016
2013
SERIES CHAPTER
Solanaceae: Solanum Welman, WGIn: DA Snijman (ed.), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 2: The Extra Cape flora. Strelitzia 30: 481-482
South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria
2012
SERIES CHAPTER
Solanaceae: Solanum L. Welman, WGIn: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 765-766
South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria
2001
BOOK CHAPTER
Index to Solanum epithets. Unpublished electronic list. Nee, AH1960
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