Solanum papuanum
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NameSolanum papuanum
Scientific NameSolanum papuanum Symon
Plant FamilySolanaceae
Natural HabitatFound in montane forests at elevations around 2100 meters (6900 feet) in the Morobe province of Papua New Guinea, typically at forest edges.
Parts Usedleaf,stem,flower,fruit
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Rarityuncommon
Description
Solanum papuanum is a 3-4 meter tall shrub characterized by stellate hairs on many parts and stems armed with small prickles. Its subcoriaceous leaves are paired, rugose on the upper surface, and covered with light brown tomentum underneath. It produces nodding inflorescences with up to 10 five-merous flowers, which develop into globose, red berries about 8 mm in diameter with persistent sepals.
