New species of Solanum (Solanaceae) from Peru and Ecuador
2010
New species of Solanum from Peru and Ecuador
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Sandra Knapp
Primary Institution: Department of Botany, The Natural History Museum, London, United Kingdom
Conclusion
Three new species of non-spiny Solanum have been described from Peru and Ecuador, with detailed descriptions and conservation assessments provided.
Supporting Evidence
- Solanum kulliwaita is endemic to the Department of Cuzco in southern Peru.
- Solanum dillonii is found in southern Ecuador and northern Peru.
- Solanum oxapampense is endemic to the Oxapampa region of central Peru.
Takeaway
Scientists found three new types of a plant called Solanum in Peru and Ecuador, and they explained what makes each one special.
Methodology
The study involved field collections and herbarium research to describe new species and assess their conservation status.
Limitations
The conservation status assessments are based on limited collection data, which may not fully represent the species' distributions.
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