Solanum adoxum
| Solanum adoxum | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Solanales |
| Family: | Solanaceae |
| Genus: | Solanum |
| Species: | S. adoxum
|
| Binomial name | |
| Solanum adoxum | |
Solanum adoxum is a sprawling rhizomatous perennial which is endemic to Queensland.[2]
Distribution and habitat
Solanum adoxum is only known from three areas, Ravenswood Station, Edgbaston Reserve, and east of Muttaburra at Sumana Station. At Edgbaston Reserve and Sumana Station, S. adoxum grows on sand dunes with Triodia longiceps. At Ravenswood, it has been observed growing in areas cleared of Acacia cambagei (Gidgee) on sandy soil.[2]
Phenology
Flowers and fruits have been observed in April and May.
Conservation status
Solanum adoxum is listed as "critically endangered" under the Queensland Nature Conservation Act 1992. It is not listed under the Australian Government Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999. [3]
References
- ^ "Solanum angustum". Australian Plant Name Index (APNI). Retrieved 18 November 2025.
- ^ a b Bean, A. R. (2014). "Four new Queensland species of Solanum L. allied to S. ellipticum R.Br. (Solanaceae)". Austrobaileya: A Journal of Plant Systematics. 9 (2): 216–228. doi:10.5962/p.299854. JSTOR 43869004.
- ^ "Taxon - Solanum adoxum". WildNet. Queensland Government. Retrieved 18 November 2025.