Solanum conocarpum

Solanum conocarpum, commonly known as marron bacoba, is a vascular plant species in the family Solanaceae found in the US Virgin Islands.
Description.
"Solanum conocarpum" is a thornless and flowering plant. It is a perennial shrub that is endemic to the island of St. John, USVI where there are only approximately 190 plants in the wild. The historical record shows the species was previously found in Puerto Rico and in the U.S. Virgin Islands Dry Forest of both St. Thomas and St. John. "Solalnum conocarpum" can reach up to nine feet high and is found in the dry, deciduous forests of St. John. This shrub grows up to about 3 meters with a number colored bark, elliptical shaped leaves about 2 cm long, and lavender-colored flowers.