A synopsis of Solanaceae from Caquetá Department, Colombia

Abstract

We present a complete list of Solanaceae species from Caquetá Department, Colombia, including their distribution by municipalities and conservation status. We also provide a dichotomous key to the genera. Overall, 114 species of 21 Solanaceae genera are listed, with Solanum L. the best represented with almost half of the species. The municipality with the highest number of recorded species was Florencia, the capital of the department, with 83 species. We found 22 new records for the flora of Caquetá and one for the flora of Colombia, in addition to five possibly new and recently described species, one endemic species, and 15 cultivated species. This work is expected to enhance future conservation programs in Caquetá.