Solanum davidsei
Image: Conveyor Belt (cc0)
NameSolanum davidsei
Scientific NameSolanum davidsei Carvalho
Plant FamilySolanaceae
Natural HabitatFound in gallery forests on slopes descending to a plateau in the Gran Sabana region of Canaima National Park, Bolivar, Venezuela, at an altitude of approximately 1220 meters.
Parts Used
Cultivation NotesThis treelet thrives in gallery forest conditions, suggesting a preference for humid, possibly semi-shaded environments. It is adapted to specific altitudes around 1220 meters in its native Venezuelan habitat.
Rarityuncommon
Description
A treelet growing 3-4 meters tall, characterized by alternate, ovate to elliptic leaves with prominent venation. The leaves exhibit a golden-silvery pubescence on the underside, and the plant produces white flowers.
