A revision of the Morelloid Clade of Solanum L. (Solanaceae) in North and Central America and the Caribbean.

ABSTRACT: The Morelloid Clade, also known as the black nightshades or "Maurella" (Morella), is one of the 10 major clades within the mega-diverse genus Solanum L. The clade is most species rich in the central to southern Andes, but species occur around the tropics and subtropics, some extending well into the temperate zone. Plants of the group are herbaceous or short-lived perennials, with small white or purplish white flowers, and small juicy berries. Due to the complex morphological variation and weedy nature of these plants, coupled with the large number of published synonyms (especially for European taxa), our understanding of species limits and diversity in the Morelloid Clade has lagged behind that of other major groups in Solanum. Here we provide the second in a three-part serie

SUBMITTER: Knapp S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6554266 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature