Solanum nelsonii

Solanum nelsonii
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Eudicots
(unranked): Asterids
Order: Solanales
Family: Solanaceae
Genus: Solanum
Species: S. nelsonii
Binomial name
Solanum nelsonii
Dunal
Synonyms

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Solanum nelsonii (often misspelled Solanum nelsoni[1]), commonly known as Nelson's horsenettle,[2] is an annual to perennial plant in the Solanaceae family, part of the Solanum or nightshade genus. This poisonous plant is endemic to the Pacific Islands. It grows low to the ground in sandy soil.

Nelson's horsenettle was first described by Michel Félix Dunal. The scientific name Solanum nelsonii has also invalidly been given to two other species of nightshade:[3]

Several varieties of Nelson's Horsenettle have been described, but they are not usually considered valid anymore:[3]

Not to be confused with S. acuminatum as described by Ruiz & Pavón Jiménez.
Not to be confused with S. intermedium as described by Otto Sendtner in C.F.P. von Martius.
Not to be confused with S. thomasiifolium.

References

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  1. E.g. Solanaceae Source [2008]
  2. "Solanum nelsonii". Natural Resources Conservation Service PLANTS Database. USDA. Retrieved 17 November 2015.
  3. 1 2 Solanaceae Source [2008]

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