Solanum stelligerum

Solanum stelligerum, the star nightshade or devil's needles, is a species of flowering plant in the family Solanaceae, native to eastern Australia.[1] A woody shrub reaching 2 m (7 ft), it is typically found growing on sand dunes, in open Eucalyptus woodlands, and on forest edges.[2] The small red fruit are eaten by Aboriginal Australians, but it is recommended to only consume low quantities.[2]

Solanum stelligerum
Flower
Habit
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Solanales
Family: Solanaceae
Genus: Solanum
Species:
S. stelligerum
Binomial name
Solanum stelligerum
Synonyms[1]
  • Solanum accedens Domin
  • Solanum lucorum Domin
  • Solanum stelligerum var. lucorum Benth.
  • Solanum stelligerum var. magnifolium Benth.
  • Solanum stelligerum var. procumbens C.T.White
  • Solanum stelligerum var. stelligerum Sm.

References
  1. "Solanum stelligerum Sm". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 28 May 2023.
  2. "Factsheet – Solanum stelligerum". Electronic Flora of South Australia. State Herbarium of South Australia. 2023. Retrieved 28 May 2023.


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