Solanaceae · Solanum

Solanum denticulatum

Undershrub
Habit
Undershrub
Found in India
Meghalaya, Sikkim, West Bengal & more
Flowering
July-November

Plant Details

Scientific name
Solanum denticulatum
Genus
Solanum
Habitat
Shola forests
Habitat type
Forest
Native to
India, Sri Lanka
Distribution
India, Sri Lanka, Malay Islands
Found in India
Meghalaya, Sikkim, West Bengal, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Nagaland
Flowering & fruiting
July-November
Conservation status
Not Evaluated (NE)

Leaf characters

Arrangement
Alternate
Simple type leaf character
Type
Simple
Entire margin leaf character
Margin
Entire
Pinnate venation leaf character
Venation
Pinnate

Typical of the Solanaceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.

Flower & fruit characters

Flower symmetry
Radial
Inflorescence
Cyme
Fruit
Berry

Typical of the Solanaceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.

About Solanum denticulatum

Solanum denticulatum is an undershrub belonging to the Solanaceae family (Nightshade/Tomato family). Members of this family are generally characterised by alternate simple leaves, cymose (extra-axillary) flower clusters, berry/capsule fruit. It is typically found in shola forests. It is native to India, Sri Lanka. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during July-November.

Illustration representing the Solanaceae family
Botanical family

Solanaceae

Nightshade/Tomato family

Solanum denticulatum belongs to the Solanaceae family.

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