THREE TAXA CONSTITUTE THE SEXES OF A SINGLE DIOECIOUS SPECIES OF SOLANUM

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  • GAGregory J. Anderson
    Gregory J. Anderson
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Abstract
Summary: Solanum appendiculatum H. et B. ex Dun., S. connatum Corr., and S. inscendens Rydb. constitute the single dioecious species, S. appendiculatum. These taxa are fully intercompatible and morphologically very similar. They were distinguished by differences in style length and in the degree of filament fusion; however, the first character is associated with the gender of the plants, and the latter shows variability and inheritance patterns not associated with species boundaries.