Solanum africanum
Scientific name
A creeping semi-succulent plant with terminal white, purple flowers and purple black berries. From the potato (Solanaceae) family, and the Nightshade genus.| Nursery | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Arundel Nursery | 1 |
| Gaby's nursery | 3 |
| Mother Nursery | 1 |
| Nadine´s nursery | 1 |
| Wildacres | 2 |
| Total | 8 |
This table below shows how many plants we are trying to obtain for this species.
| Site | Area | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Site #102 | Newlands | 4 |
| Site #96 | Bonteheuwel | 4 |
| Site #103 | Mowbray | 4 |
| Site #95 | Bonteheuwel | 4 |
| Site #104 | Athlone | 4 |
| Site #105 | Rosebank | 4 |
| Site #107 | Mowbray | 0 |
| Total | 24 | |
We are in need of this species! Can you help? Maybe you have this species at home, or perhaps you can collect seeds or cuttings (if applicable) from friends or from a public space. If so, why don't you help establish this species in areas where it is much needed!
Conservation status: Least Concern
This species was selected because it has various important characteristics.
Suitable for sandy soil
Solanum africanum is indigenous to: Cape Flats Dune Strandveld
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