Solanum melissarum is a small tree or shrub in the flowering plant family Solanaceae endemic to Brazil.

The crown of light branches carries simple, unlobed leaves.

The petals curve upward at first opening, and become lax as the flower ages.

[3] The pendulous flowers have poricidal anthers close to the stigma, with membranous thecae joined by a connective bearing osmophores that attract males of Euglossa cordata bees.

As they collect fragrances, the bees press the thecae and pollen is released through a bellows mechanism.