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'enab el-deeb

Solanum nigrum

Least Concern
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The Black Nightshade (Solanum nigrum) is a species in the genus Solanum. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, and mangrove forests and coastal wetlands, among 10 distinct biome types. Populations are also.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, and mangrove forests and coastal wetlands, among 10 distinct biome types. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (13 countries), Asia (11 countries), Europe (16 countries), North America (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (8 countries), and South America (5 countries).

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

Spanish hierba mora
French morelle noire
German Schwarzer Nachtschatten
Portuguese erva-moura
Arabic 'enab el-deeb

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of 'enab el-deeb?
The scientific name of 'enab el-deeb is Solanum nigrum. It belongs to the genus Solanum.
What is the conservation status of 'enab el-deeb?
'enab el-deeb (Solanum nigrum) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does 'enab el-deeb live?
'enab el-deeb is found in Widely distributed across Africa (13 countries), Asia (11 countries), Europe (16 countries), North America (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (8 countries), and South America (5 countries).. Countries include Angola, Australia, Belarus, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Canada.
What family does 'enab el-deeb belong to?
'enab el-deeb (Solanum nigrum) belongs to the genus Solanum, which is part of the taxonomic family Solanaceae.
Is 'enab el-deeb endangered?
No, 'enab el-deeb (Solanum nigrum) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does 'enab el-deeb belong to?
'enab el-deeb (Solanum nigrum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (نباتات).
What are the closest relatives of 'enab el-deeb?
The closest relatives of 'enab el-deeb in the genus Solanum include 'inab al-deeb, shewk al'eqerb, Brazilian potato-tree, gilo, Heartleaf horsenettle.

Native Range — 57 Countries

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