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Earleaf nightshade
Solanum mauritianum
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Habitat & Distribution
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Widely distributed across Africa (16 countries), Asia (6 countries), Europe (6 countries), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (6 countries), and South America (Brazil, Ecuador, Peru).
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Tanzania
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Zimbabwe
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Nepal
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Taiwan
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Portugal
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Eswatini
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Guinea
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Kenya
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Angola
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China
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India
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Japan
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Belgium
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France
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Spain
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United States
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Australia
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Congo (DRC)
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Ecuador
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Fiji
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Peru
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Solomon Islands
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Brazil
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Cameroon
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Micronesia
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Full Taxonomy
Kingdom
Plantae
(Pflanzen)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
(Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida
(Dicots)
Order
Solanales
(Nachtschattenartige)
Family
Solanaceae
Genus
Solanum
Species
Solanum mauritianum
(Earleaf nightshade)
Names in Other Languages
Spanish
fona-de-porca
French
Morelle
Portuguese
fona-de-porca
Similar Species in Solanum
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afrikanische Aubergine
Solanum macrocarpon
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Argentinischer Nachtschatten
Solanum physalifolium
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Aubergine
Solanum melongena
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Baumtomate
Solanum betaceum
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Bittersüss
Solanum dulcamara
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brasilianischer Nachtschatten
Solanum seaforthianum
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Costa-Rica-Nachtschatten
Solanum wendlandii
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Dreiblüten-Nachtschatten
Solanum triflorum
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of Earleaf nightshade?
The scientific name of Earleaf nightshade is Solanum mauritianum. It belongs to the genus Solanum.
Where does Earleaf nightshade live?
Earleaf nightshade is found in Widely distributed across Africa (16 countries), Asia (6 countries), Europe (6 countries), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (6 countries), and South America (Brazil, Ecuador, Peru).. Countries include Angola, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Cameroon, China, Comoros, Congo (DRC), Ecuador, Eswatini.
What family does Earleaf nightshade belong to?
Earleaf nightshade (Solanum mauritianum) belongs to the genus Solanum, which is part of the taxonomic family Solanaceae.
What kingdom does Earleaf nightshade belong to?
Earleaf nightshade (Solanum mauritianum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).
What are the closest relatives of Earleaf nightshade?
The closest relatives of Earleaf nightshade in the genus Solanum include afrikanische Aubergine, Argentinischer Nachtschatten, Aubergine, Baumtomate, Bittersüss.
Genus Solanum — 20 Species
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afrikanische Aubergine
Solanum macrocarpon
Argentinischer Nachtschatten
Solanum physalifolium
Aubergine
Solanum melongena
Baumtomate
Solanum betaceum
Bittersüss
Solanum dulcamara
brasilianischer Nachtschatten
Solanum seaforthianum
Costa-Rica-Nachtschatten
Solanum wendlandii
Dreiblüten-Nachtschatten
Solanum triflorum
Erdapfel
Solanum tuberosum
Feuerdorn-Nachtschatten
Solanum pyracanthos
Gänsefuß-Nachtschatten
Solanum chenopodioides
Gelbfrüchtiger Nachtschatten
Solanum villosum
Jasmin-Nachtschatten
Solanum laxum
Johannisbeertomate
Solanum pimpinellifolium
Karolina-Nachtschatten
Solanum carolinense
Korallenstrauch
Solanum pseudocapsicum
melonenblättriger Nachtschatten
Solanum citrullifolium
Pepino
Solanum muricatum
Queensland-Känguruapfel
Solanum aviculare
Quito-Nachtschatten
Solanum quitoense
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