Queensland Native Seeds

Solanum succosum

Scientific NameSolanum succosum
CategoriesShrubSubshrub
Common Name(s)
FamilySolanaceae

Description

"Erect, rhizomatous perennial shrub 0.4–1.5 m high." (Bean and Albrecht, 2008)

Notes

We observed Solanum succosum northwest of Mount Isa at which time it was abundantly flowering and fruiting and showed promise for use as a subshrub in rehabilitation works. The plant was normally less than a metre tall.

Historical Notes

Distribution

Solanum succosum is found throughout the Northern Territory and in Queensland from near Winton, northwest to Lawn Hill.

References and Related Links

Bean, Tony & Albrecht, David. (2008). Solanum succosum A.R.Bean & Albr. (Solanaceae), a new species allied to S. chippendalei Symon. Austrobaileya. 7. 669-675. 10.5962/p.299762.