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<big>''[[Solanum erianthum]]'' D.Don</big>
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{{DISPLAYTITLE:''Solanum erianthum'' (PROTA)}}
:Protologue: Prodr. fl. nepal.: 96 (1825).
:Family: Solanaceae
:Chromosome number: 2''n'' 2n = 24
== Synonyms ==
*''Solanum verbascifolium'' auct. non L.
== Vernacular names ==
*Potato tree, tobacco tree, tropillo (En). *Amourette marron (Fr). *Maria mole amarga (Po).
== Origin and geographic distribution ==
''Solanum'' comprises about 1000 species and has a cosmopolitan distribution, except in boreal, alpine and aquatic habitats. About 110 species are found in tropical Africa. The principal centre of diversity is located in Central and South America, with secondary centres in Africa and Australia. ''Solanum'' has been subdivided into 7 subgenera and numerous sections and series. ''Solanum erianthum'' belongs to subgenus ''Brevantherum'', which has another introduced species present as a weed and ornamental in tropical Africa: ''Solanum mauritianum'' Scop.
== Ecology ==
== Author(s) ==
* D.M. Modise, University of South Africa, P.O. Box 392, Pretoria 0003, South Africa
== Correct citation of this article ==
Modise, D.M. & Mogotsi, K.K., 2008. '''Solanum erianthum''' D.Don. [Internet] Record from PROTA4U. In: Schmelzer, G.H. & Gurib-Fakim, A. (Editors). PROTA (Plant Resources of Tropical Africa / Ressources végétales de l’Afrique tropicale), Wageningen, Netherlands. <http://www.prota4u.org/search.asp>. Accessed {{CURRENTDAY}} {{CURRENTMONTHNAME}} {{CURRENTYEAR}}.
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