Place of Publication
Edin.J. Bot. 65: 85 (2008)
Type citation
Based on Solanum gaudichaudii Dunal var. canescens Dunal. "Chile, region IV (Coquimbo), Coquimbo, C. Gay 835" (lecto G-DC, designated by Bennett, 2008).
Synonyms
- Solanum gaudichaudii Dunal var. canescens
- Solanum heterantherum Witasek ex Reiche
- Witheringia tomentosa J.Rémy
References
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Bennett (2008)
Bennett , J.R. 2008. Revison of Solanum Section Regmandra (Solanaceae). Edinburgh Journal of Botany, 65(1):69-112
Regions
Atacama, Coquimbo and Valparaíso
Habitat
Mediterranean and Coastal matorral
Distribution and habitat
Distributed in coastal areas from Huasco in Region III (Atacama) to Los Molles in Region V (Valparaíso). Mainly found on dunes and sandy lomas formations from 10–120 metres above sea-level.
Habit
Perennial, probably erect, shrub up to 60 cm tall. Flowers August to January
Key characteristics
Similar to S. pinnatum but can be distinguished by the unequal length of the stamens and it leaves which are larger and greyish in appearance due to a covering of the dense matted hairs.
Notes
Seed of this species is banked by the national seed bank of Chile, INIA.