Solanum oocarpum Sendtn.

  • Filed As

    Solanaceae
    Solanum oocarpum Sendtn.

  • Collector(s)

    J. A. Steyermark 89326, 12 Feb 1961

  • Location

    Venezuela. Bolívar. Between Rancho Alegre and base of Altiplanicie, on trail to Quebrada Cabeza Burro, 5 kms. E. of Las Chicharras, 47 kms. N. of Tumeremo. Altiplanicie de Nuria.

  • Habitat

    Forest at base.

  • Description

    Liana; prickly stem covered with gray tomentum on youngest parts; leaves membranous, deep green above, gray silvery below; corolla lavender; fruit dull green covered with scurfiness, globose, 5 cm. diam. Phenology of specimen: Fruit.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 00713033

    Occurrence ID: 6413fdd0-a722-4862-9b42-43cc5ced538b

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  • Region

    South America

  • Country

    Venezuela

  • State/Province

    Bolívar

  • Locality

    Between Rancho Alegre and base of Altiplanicie, on trail to Quebrada Cabeza Burro, 5 kms. E. of Las Chicharras, 47 kms. N. of Tumeremo. Altiplanicie de Nuria

  • Elevation

    Alt. 100 - 250 m. (328 - 820 ft.)

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