Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Solanaceae

Genus:

Solanum

Species:

Solanum torvum

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Shrub , Subshrub , Tree

Height:

8-12 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

mar, apr, may, jun, jul, aug

Bloom Colors:

green, white, yellow

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Native Range

United States: Alabama, Florida, Guam, Hawaii, Maryland, Puerto Rico, Palau, Virgin Islands

Host Plant for Caterpillars

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

native to disturbed areas and forest edges