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Mérida Nightshade

Solanum ripense

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Found in Colombia.

🇨🇴 Colombia

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (planta)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Solanales (Solanales)
Family
Solanaceae
Genus
Solanum
Species
Solanum ripense (Mérida Nightshade)

Names in Other Languages

French Morelle de Mérida

Similar Species in Solanum

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berenjena
Solanum melongena
Not Evaluated
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berenjena cimarrona
Solanum torvum
Not Evaluated
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cocona
Solanum sessiliflorum
Not Evaluated
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espina de manglar
Solanum tampicense
Not Evaluated
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fona-de-porca
Solanum mauritianum
Not Evaluated
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frutilla
Solanum lycopersicum
Not Evaluated
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Frutillo
Solanum dolichosepalum
Not Evaluated
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Galápagos tomato
Solanum galapagense
Least Concern
View all species in Solanum →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Mérida Nightshade?
The scientific name of Mérida Nightshade is Solanum ripense. It belongs to the genus Solanum.
What is the conservation status of Mérida Nightshade?
Mérida Nightshade (Solanum ripense) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Mérida Nightshade live?
Mérida Nightshade is found in Found in Colombia.. Countries include Colombia.
What family does Mérida Nightshade belong to?
Mérida Nightshade (Solanum ripense) belongs to the genus Solanum, which is part of the taxonomic family Solanaceae.
Is Mérida Nightshade endangered?
No, Mérida Nightshade (Solanum ripense) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Mérida Nightshade belong to?
Mérida Nightshade (Solanum ripense) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (planta).
What are the closest relatives of Mérida Nightshade?
The closest relatives of Mérida Nightshade in the genus Solanum include berenjena, berenjena cimarrona, cocona, espina de manglar, fona-de-porca.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Solanum — 20 Species

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berenjena
Solanum melongena
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berenjena cimarrona
Solanum torvum
NE 🐾
cocona
Solanum sessiliflorum
NE 🐾
espina de manglar
Solanum tampicense
NE 🐾
fona-de-porca
Solanum mauritianum
NE 🐾
frutilla
Solanum lycopersicum
NE 🐾
Frutillo
Solanum dolichosepalum
NE 🐾
Galápagos tomato
Solanum galapagense
LC 🐾
guindilla
Solanum seaforthianum
NE 🐾
hierba del muerto
Solanum cardiophyllum
LC 🐾
hierba mora
Solanum nigrum
LC 🐾
hierba mora negra
Solanum americanum
LC 🐾
Lima Tomate
Solanum betaceum
NE 🐾
lulo
Solanum quitoense
NE 🐾
mata cucaracha
Solanum capsicoides
NE 🐾
papa
Solanum tuberosum
NE 🐾
papa cimarrona
Solanum stoloniferum
LC 🐾
papa cimarrona
Solanum bulbocastanum
LC 🐾
Papa de Zorro
Solanum lignicaule
EN 🐾
pepino
Solanum muricatum
NE
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