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morelle noire

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 morelle noire?
The scientific name of morelle noire is Solanum nigrum. It belongs to the genus Solanum.
What is the conservation status of morelle noire?
morelle noire (Solanum nigrum) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does morelle noire live?
morelle noire 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 morelle noire belong to?
morelle noire (Solanum nigrum) belongs to the genus Solanum, which is part of the taxonomic family Solanaceae.
Is morelle noire endangered?
No, morelle noire (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 morelle noire belong to?
morelle noire (Solanum nigrum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plante).
What are the closest relatives of morelle noire?
The closest relatives of morelle noire in the genus Solanum include Aubergine, aubergine africaine, aubergine amère, lyciet, Morelle.

Native Range — 57 Countries

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