The generic relationship of Saracha and Jaltomata (Solanaceae; Solaneae)

The genus Saracha R. & P. has been confused with other genera in the tribe Solaneae, namely Bellinia, Jaltomata, Poecilochroma, Hebecladus, and Dunalia. This confusion has resulted from the misinterpretations of a complex nomenclatural history, and until recently (Gentry 1973, 1974) has not received serious attention. This paper elucidates the nomenclature of Saracha with respect to these genera. A key to Saracha and Jaltomata and some other closely related genera is included.