Solanaceae
Solanum

Solanum aculeastrum Dunal

First published in A.P.de Candolle, Prodr. 13(1): 366 (1852)
This species is accepted
The native range of this species is Nigeria to South Sudan and S. Africa. It is a shrub or tree and grows primarily in the seasonally dry tropical biome.

Distribution

Native to:

Angola, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Provinces, Central African Repu, Gulf of Guinea Is., Kenya, KwaZulu-Natal, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, Northern Provinces, Rwanda, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Uganda, Zaïre, Zimbabwe

Introduced into:

Queensland

Synonyms

Heterotypic Synonyms

Publications

POWO follows these authorities in accepting this name:

  • Bikandu, B., Lukoki, F. & Habari, J.P. (2020). Flore d'Afrique Centrale (Zaire-rwanda-Burundi) Solanaceae: 1-162. Jardin Botanique National de Belgique.
  • Caminho, J., Mutemba, L., Matusse, E., Osborne, J., Wursten, B., Burrows, J., Cianciullo, S., Malatesta, L. & Attorre, F. (2022). An updated checklist of Mozambique’s vascular plants. PhytoKeys 189: 61-80.
  • PBI Solanum Project (2014-continuously updated). Solanaceae Source: a global taxonomic resource for the nightshade family http://www.solanaceaesource.org/.

Flora of West Tropical Africa

  • Bitter in Fedde Rep. 16: 166 (1923).
  • F.T.A. 4, 2: 243
  • in DC. Prod. 13, 1: 366 (1852)

Flora Zambesiaca

  • A. de Candolle, Prodr. 13, 1: 366 (1852).
  • Agnew, Upland Kenya Wild Fl., ed. 2: 244 (1994).
  • Beentje, Kenya Trees, Shrubs & Lianas: 579 (1994).
  • Binns, First Check List Herb. Fl. Malawi: 98 (1968).
  • Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 38: 193 (1906).
  • Brenan & Greenway, Check-list For. Trees Shrubs Tang. Terr.: 585 (1949).
  • Bull. Jard. Bot. État 33, Suppl.: 861 (1963).
  • Common Rhod. Weeds: fig. 88 (1955).
  • D'Arcy, Solanac. Biol. & Syst.: 53 (1986).
  • Dale & Greenway, Kenya Trees & Shrubs: 538 (1961).
  • F.C. 4, 2: 95 (1904)
  • F.T.A. 4, 2: 243 (1906).
  • F.W.T.A., ed. 2, 2: 332 (1963).
  • Fl. Rwanda 3: 375, 376, fig. 121/2 (1985).
  • Gentes Herb. 12: 262 (1984).
  • J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 40: 151 (1911).
  • K. Coates Palgrave, Trees South. Africa, ed. 2.: 820, 821 cum map et fig. (1981).
  • Kirkia 10: 272 (1975).
  • M. Coates Palgrave, ed. 3 of K. Coates Palgrave, Trees Southern Africa: 999 (2000).
  • Marloth, Fl. S. Africa 3, 1: 119, t. 26 (1932).
  • Palmer & Pitman, Trees South. Africa 3: 1983 (1973).
  • Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 16: 166 (1923).
  • Robyns, Fl. Sperm. Parc Nat. Alb. 2: 214 (1947).
  • Ross, Fl. Natal: 308 (1972).
  • T. & H. Durand, Syll. Fl. Congol.: 391 (1909).
  • Troupin, Fl. Pl. Lign. Rwanda: 654, fig. 226/2A (1982)
  • Verdcourt & Trump, Common Pois. Pl. E. Afr.: 168, 171 (1969).
  • Watt & Bryer-Brandwijk, Med. & Pois. Pl. S. & E. Africa, ed. 2: 990 (1962).
  • White, Dowsett-Lemaire & Chapman, Evergreen For. Fl. Malawi: 555 (2001).
  • Wild, S. Rhod. Bot. Dict.: 125 (1953)

Kew Backbone Distributions

  • Caminho, J., Mutemba, L., Matusse, E., Osborne, J., Wursten, B., Burrows, J., Cianciullo, S., Malatesta, L. & Attorre, F. (2022). An updated checklist of Mozambique’s vascular plants. PhytoKeys 189: 61-80.

Flora of Tropical East Africa

  • Blundell, Wild Fl. E. Afr.: 189 (1992)
  • DC., Prodr. 13(1): 366 (1852)
  • F.T.A. 4, 2: 243 (1906)
  • F.W.T.A. 2nd ed., 2: 332 (19632)
  • F.Z. 8(4): 107 (2005)
  • Fl. Eth. 5: 138 (2006).
  • I.T.U.: 413 (195)
  • K.T.S.L.: 579 (1994)
  • T.T.C.L.: 585 (1949)
  • U.K.W.F., 2nd ed.: 244 (1994)

Other Data

Other Kew resources that provide information on this taxon:

Date Reference Identified As Barcode Type Status Has image?
Oct 1, 2010 Liben, L. [2441], Congo K000441453 Yes
Apr 1, 2010 Purseglove, J.W. [P2504], Uganda K000441371 Yes
Apr 1, 2010 Jarrett, T. [461], Uganda K000441368 Yes
Apr 1, 2010 Napier, E.R. [2423], Tanzania K000441345 Yes
Apr 1, 2010 Haarer, A.E. [811], Tanzania K000441370 Yes
Apr 1, 2010 Purseglove, J.W. [P3111], Uganda K000441336 Yes
Apr 1, 2010 Thomas, A.S. [Th323], Uganda K000441426 Yes
Apr 1, 2010 Purseglove, J.W. [P3563], Uganda K000441334 Yes
Feb 10, 2009 Connell, B. [33], South Africa K000441449 Yes
Feb 10, 2009 Theron, G.C. [1593], South Africa K000441450 Yes
Feb 10, 2009 Fourcade, H.G. [1216], South Africa K000441446 Yes
Feb 10, 2009 Scheffler, G. [286], Kenya K000441456 Yes
Feb 10, 2009 Jean Louis [5487], Congo K000441454 Yes
Feb 10, 2009 Prior, J. [263], Swaziland K000441445 Yes
Feb 10, 2009 Codd, L.E. [1478], South Africa K000441444 Yes
Feb 10, 2009 McClean, A.P.D. [582], South Africa K000441448 Yes
Feb 10, 2009 Wilde, W.J.J.O. de [4611], Cameroon K000441452 Yes
Feb 10, 2009 Breda [1159], South Africa K000441451 Yes
Feb 10, 2009 Lugard, E.J. [238], Kenya K000441443 Yes
Feb 6, 2009 Jayad, C. [23], Kenya K000441429 Yes
Feb 6, 2009 Napier, E.R. [1131], Kenya K000441438 Yes
Feb 6, 2009 Pedergast, H.D.V. [HDVP375], Swaziland K000441422 Yes
Feb 6, 2009 Perdue, R.E. [8393], Kenya K000441430 Yes
Feb 6, 2009 Veterinary Invest Labs, Nakuru [M438], Kenya K000441428 Yes
Feb 6, 2009 Richards, H.M. Mrs [23844], Tanzania K000441425 Yes
Feb 6, 2009 Devred, R. [832], Congo K000441437 Yes
Feb 6, 2009 Whyte, A. [s.n.], Kenya K000441421 Yes
Feb 6, 2009 Burtt, B.D. [3262], Rwanda K000441424 Yes
Feb 6, 2009 Codd, L.E. [3319], South Africa K000441416 Yes
Feb 6, 2009 Graham, M.D. [1711], Kenya K000441423 Yes
Feb 6, 2009 Hanland, P. [H10658], Kenya K000441432 Yes
Feb 6, 2009 Paulo, S. [550], Kenya K000441420 Yes
Feb 6, 2009 Bally, P.R.O. [B2517], Kenya K000441427 Yes
Feb 6, 2009 Wyk, E. van [EVW496], South Africa K000441405 Yes
Feb 6, 2009 Whittall, E. [227], Kenya K000441442 Yes
Feb 6, 2009 Napier, E.R. [1131], Kenya K000441434 Yes
Feb 6, 2009 Hendrickx, F.L. [F.L.H.1410], Congo K000441433 Yes
Feb 6, 2009 Dowson, W.J. [477], Kenya K000441439 Yes
Feb 6, 2009 Burtt, B.D. [3262], Rwanda K000441431 Yes
Jan 30, 2009 Perdue, R.E. [9109], Kenya K000441346 Yes
Jan 30, 2009 Haarer, A.E. [2465], Tanzania K000441366 Yes
Jan 30, 2009 Symes, Y.E. [635], Kenya K000441369 Yes
Jan 30, 2009 Ussher, C.B. [31], Uganda K000441350 Yes
Jan 30, 2009 Lye, K.A. [6243], Uganda K000441374 Yes
Jan 30, 2009 Tanner, R.E.S. [6035], Uganda K000441341 Yes
Jan 30, 2009 Germain, R.G.A. [3980], Congo K000441338 Yes
Jan 30, 2009 Scott-Elliot, G.F. [6977], Kenya K000441348 No
Jan 30, 2009 Bally, P.R.O. [B7439], Kenya K000441363 Yes
Jan 30, 2009 Hepper, F.N. [4911], Kenya K000441344 Yes
Jan 30, 2009 Eggeling, W.J. [1134], Uganda K000441373 Yes
Jan 30, 2009 Richards, H.M. Mrs [24651], Tanzania K000441352 Yes
Jan 30, 2009 Thulin, M. [3162], Tanzania K000441340 Yes
Jan 30, 2009 Richards, H.M. Mrs [24668], Tanzania K000441358 Yes
Jan 30, 2009 Katende, A.B. [1800], Uganda K000441361 Yes
Jan 30, 2009 Tanner, R.E.S. [5020], Tanzania K000441359 Yes
Jan 30, 2009 Tweedie, J. [696], Kenya K000441364 Yes
Jan 30, 2009 Bally, P.R.O. [B7496], Kenya K000441342 Yes
Jan 30, 2009 Saint Clair Thompson, G.W. [595], Tanzania K000441362 Yes
Jan 30, 2009 Richards, H.M. Mrs [21810], Tanzania K000441372 Yes
Jan 30, 2009 Dümmer, R.A. [4463], Uganda K000441349 Yes
Jan 30, 2009 Saint Clair Thompson, G.W. [410], Tanzania K000441357 Yes
Jan 30, 2009 Kerfoot, O. [1538], Tanzania K000441354 Yes
Jan 30, 2009 Maas Geesternanus, R.A. [4978], Kenya K000441367 Yes
Jan 30, 2009 Hepper, F.N. [4911], Kenya K000441455 Yes
Jan 30, 2009 Bogdan, A. [AB2953], Kenya K000441355 Yes
Jan 30, 2009 Stolz, A. [1532], Tanzania K000441365 Yes
Jan 30, 2009 Renvoize, S.A. [1879], Tanzania K000441343 Yes
Jan 30, 2009 Scott-Elliot, G.F. [7778], Uganda K000441347 Yes
Jan 30, 2009 Kangai Mulu [3], Kenya K000441351 Yes
Jan 30, 2009 Thulin, M. [2937], Tanzania K000441353 Yes
Jan 30, 2009 Borhidi, A. [85505], Tanzania K000441360 Yes
Jan 30, 2009 Dümmer, R.A. [1766], Kenya K000441337 Yes
Jan 22, 2009 Milne-Redhead, E. [10290], Tanzania K000441315 Yes
Jan 22, 2009 Tanner, R.E.S. [5511], Tanzania K000441322 Yes
Jan 22, 2009 Cunningham, M. [4054], Uganda K000441323 Yes
Jan 22, 2009 Cunningham, A. [4106], Uganda K000441332 Yes
Jan 22, 2009 Hughes [214], Tanzania K000441317 No
Jan 22, 2009 Goode, P.M. [G672], Uganda K000441326 Yes
Jan 22, 2009 Kerfoot, O. [2107], Kenya K000441314 Yes
Jan 22, 2009 Watkins, ? [287], Tanzania K000441320 Yes
Jan 22, 2009 Grimshaw, J.M. [JMG94448], Tanzania K000441312 Yes
Jan 22, 2009 Snowden, J.D. [1612], Uganda K000441333 Yes
Jan 22, 2009 Cheseny, C.M. [21], Kenya K000441319 Yes
Jan 22, 2009 Mbale, M. [NMK835], Kenya K000441316 Yes
Jan 22, 2009 Borhidi, A. [85505], Tanzania K000441307 Yes
Jan 22, 2009 Watkins, ? [149], Uganda K000441318 Yes
Jan 22, 2009 Lewalle, J. [65], Burundi K000441328 Yes
Jan 22, 2009 Thomas, A.S. [Th3812], Uganda K000441321 Yes
Jan 22, 2009 Loveridge, M.V. [486], Uganda K000441335 Yes
Jan 22, 2009 Stauffer, H.U. [558], Congo K000441331 Yes
Dec 31, 2008 Kuntze, O. [1140], South Africa K000441287 Yes
Dec 31, 2008 Buchanan, J. [138], Malawi K000441304 No
Dec 31, 2008 Meller, C.J. [s.n.], Malawi K000441285 Yes
Dec 31, 2008 Stauffer, H.U. [559], Congo K000441276 Yes
Dec 31, 2008 Crook, A.O. [M124], Zimbabwe K000441299 Yes
Dec 31, 2008 Methuen, L.o.r.d. [220A-B], Zimbabwe K000441300 Yes
Dec 31, 2008 Andrews, F.W. [A1954], Sudan K000441282 Yes
Dec 31, 2008 Scott, L. [s.n.], Malawi K000441284 No
Dec 31, 2008 Scheepers, J.C. [1043], South Africa K000441294 Yes
Dec 31, 2008 Adamson, G. [139], Malawi K000441306 Yes
Dec 31, 2008 [illegible] [4397], Zimbabwe K000441297 Yes
Dec 31, 2008 Latilo, M.G. [FHI34356], Cameroon K000441277 Yes
Dec 31, 2008 Ghesquiere, J. [723], Congo K000441278 Yes
Dec 31, 2008 Smuto, G.B. [32], South Africa K000441286 Yes
Dec 31, 2008 Shantz, H.L. [78], South Africa K000441290 Yes
Dec 31, 2008 Louis, J.L.P. [5487], Congo K000441274 Yes
Dec 31, 2008 Cunningham, J.F. [25], Malawi K000441305 Yes
Dec 31, 2008 Torre, A.R. [3021], Mozambique K000441296 Yes
Dec 31, 2008 Wild, H. [473], Zimbabwe K000441298 Yes
Dec 31, 2008 Lebrun, J.P. [3737], Congo K000441275 Yes
Dec 31, 2008 Wager, V.A. [39286], Congo K000441280 Yes
Dec 31, 2008 Gilliland, H.B. [494], Zimbabwe K000441301 Yes
Dec 31, 2008 Brummitt, R.K. [12213], Malawi K000441303 Yes
Dec 31, 2008 Schlieben, H.J. [7169], South Africa K000441289 Yes
Dec 31, 2008 Brummitt, R.K. [15212], Malawi K000441302 Yes
Dec 31, 2008 Macuacua, L. [1331], Mozambique K000441295 Yes
Dec 31, 2008 Friis, I. [440], Sudan K000441281 Yes
Dec 31, 2008 Marais, W. [126], South Africa K000441291 Yes
Dec 31, 2008 Bolus, H. [4754], South Africa K000441288 Yes
Dec 31, 2008 Lebrun, J.P. [7134], Congo K000441279 Yes
Dec 30, 2008 Bos, J.J. [1320], South Africa K000441264 Yes
Dec 30, 2008 Lebrun, J.P. [9089], Congo K000441271 Yes
Nov 1, 2008 Letouzey, R. [13490], Cameroon K000028634 Yes
Nov 1, 2008 Cheek, M. [13600], Cameroon K000580117 No
Feb 1, 2002 Etuge, M. [4380], Cameroon K000109669 No
Feb 1, 2000 Onana, J.-M. [505], Cameroon K000339160 Yes
Aug 1, 1961 Swarbrick, J. T. [2395], Cameroon K000028635 Yes
Nov 1, 1958 Hepper, F.N. [2183], Cameroon K000028638 Yes
Jul 2, 1905 Scheffler, G. [306], Kenya K000441283 Yes
Jul 1, 1905 Meurillon, A. [CNAD1266], Cameroon K000028633 Yes
Kenya 16336.000 No
Hughes, J. [214], Tanzania 16654.000 No
Richards, H.M. [23844], Tanzania 7414.000 No
Welwitsch [6095], Angola K000414089 Unknown type material Yes
Welwitsch [6095b], Angola K000414090 Yes
Wolley-Dod, A.H. [409], South Africa K000414157 isotype Yes
Flanagan, H.G. [1290], South Africa K000414159 isotype Yes
Luke, Q. [14273], Kenya K001156736 Yes
Leeuwenberg, A.J.M. [10277], Cameroon K001167991 Yes
Drege [s.n.], South Africa K000414160 isotype Yes
Drege [s.n.], South Africa K000414158 Yes
Hughes [214], Tanzania K001156734 Yes
Ujor, E.U. [FHI 30449], Cameroon K000028636 Yes
Longman, H.A. [s.n.] K001167992 Yes
Bolus, H. [s.n.], South Africa K000441293 No
KSCP [3/74/2000], Kenya K001156735 Yes

Sources

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    • Flora Zambesiaca
    • http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0

  • Flora of Tropical East Africa

    • Flora of Tropical East Africa
    • http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0

  • Flora of West Tropical Africa

    • Flora of West Tropical Africa
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  • Herbarium Catalogue Specimens

    • Digital Image © Board of Trustees, RBG Kew http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

  • IUCN Categories

    • IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
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  • Kew Backbone Distributions

    • The International Plant Names Index and World Checklist of Vascular Plants 2023. Published on the Internet at http://www.ipni.org and https://powo.science.kew.org/
    • © Copyright 2022 World Checklist of Vascular Plants. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0

  • Kew Names and Taxonomic Backbone

    • The International Plant Names Index and World Checklist of Vascular Plants 2023. Published on the Internet at http://www.ipni.org and https://powo.science.kew.org/
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