Solanum adoxum


Solanum adoxum is a sprawling rhizomatous perennial which is endemic to Queensland.

Distribution and habitat

Solanum adoxum is only known from three areas, Ravenswood Station, Edgbaston Reserve, and east of Muttaburra at Sumana Station. At Edgbaston Reserve and Sumana Station, S. adoxum grows on sand dunes with Triodia longiceps. At Ravenswood, it has been observed growing in areas cleared of Acacia cambagei on sandy soil.

Phenology

Flowers and fruits have been observed in April and May.

Conservation status

Solanum adoxum is listed as "critically endangered" under the Queensland Nature Conservation Act 1992. It is not listed under the Australian Government Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999.