Plant profile
Solanum conocarpum
Solanum conocarpum Dunal
Solanum conocarpum is an outdoor plant, known for its bushy appearance and glossy green leaves. It thrives in well-drained soils and needs direct sunlight.
From Wikipedia
Solanum conocarpum, commonly known as marron bacoba, is a vascular plant species in the family Solanaceae found in the US Virgin Islands and British Virgin Islands.
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Open-data facts
- Life form
- In its habitat, it behaves like a shrub.
- Climate
- Tropical climate with a dry season: warmth and a clearly defined dry period.
- Origin / area
- In its natural state, it is primarily linked to: Virgin Is. (St. John).
Traits (USDA)
- Botanical group
- Dicot means that the seedling starts with a pair of embryonic leaves.
- Duration
- Perennial plant: once established, it can accompany you through many seasons.
- Growth habit
- Growth form: subshrub to shrubby.
Basic care
- Watering
- Water when the top few centimetres of soil feel dry.
- Light
- Too much shade slows it; too much sun stresses it.
- Temperature
- Steady warmth without scorching the leaves.
- Humidity
- A middle humidity level keeps the plant steady.
Pet toxicity
See a vet if you suspect your pet has eaten any part.
Cats: yes (toxic). Dogs: yes (toxic).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q17400540) — taxonomic data CC0
- GBIF (2931182) — taxonomy and vernacular names
- POWO / WCVP (818787-1) — taxonomy and distribution (WCVP/Kew, CC BY)
- WFO (wfo-0001027219) — world taxonomic checklist (CC0)
- USDA PLANTS (SOCO2) — conservation characteristics (USDA PLANTS, public domain)
- Wikipedia — lead extract (CC BY-SA)
- Care texts are Botanico templates chosen by each plant’s care level (guidance only).