Solanum conocarpum
Solanum conocarpum, commonly known as marron bacoba, is a vascular plant species in the family Solanaceae[1] found in the US Virgin Islands.
| Solanum conocarpum | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Solanales |
| Family: | Solanaceae |
| Genus: | Solanum |
| Species: | S. conocarpum |
| Binomial name | |
| Solanum conocarpum Dunal | |
Description
Solanum conocarpum is a thornless and flowering plant. It is a perennial shrub[2] that is endemic to the island of St. John, USVI[3] where there are only approximately 190 plants in the wild. The historical record shows the species was previously found in Puerto Rico and in the U.S. Virgin Islands Dry Forest of both St. Thomas and St. John. Solalnum conocarpum can reach up to nine feet high and is found in the dry, deciduous forests of St. John. This shrub grows up to about 3 meters with a number colored bark, elliptical shaped leaves about 2 cm long, and lavender-colored flowers.
References
- "ITIS Standard Report Page: Solanum conocarpum". ITIS. Retrieved 18 March 2017.
- "Plants Profile for Solanum conocarpum (marron bacoba)". plants.usda.gov. Retrieved 27 March 2017.
- "Natural history". www.biologicaldiversity.org. Retrieved 27 March 2017.
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