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Brazilian nightshade

Solanum seaforthianum

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The Brazilian nightshade (Solanum seaforthianum) is a species in the genus Solanum. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (15 countries), Asia (India, Taiwan), Europe (Italy), North America (10 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, Vanuatu), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇺🇬 Uganda 🇿🇲 Zambia 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇧🇿 Belize 🇸🇻 El Salvador 🇬🇳 Guinea 🇰🇪 Kenya 🇲🇼 Malawi 🇮🇳 India 🇮🇹 Italy 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇬🇹 Guatemala 🇭🇳 Honduras 🇻🇺 Vanuatu 🇧🇮 Burundi 🇳🇮 Nicaragua 🇵🇦 Panama 🇻🇨 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 🇧🇼 Botswana 🇺🇸 United States 🇦🇺 Australia 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇰🇲 Comoros 🇨🇩 Congo (DRC) 🇧🇧 Barbados 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇪🇹 Ethiopia 🇲🇬 Madagascar 🇳🇦 Namibia

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (plante)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Solanales (Solanales)

Species

Solanum seaforthianum (Brazilian nightshade)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish guindilla

German brasilianischer Nachtschatten

Portuguese trepadeira-doce-amarga

Similar Species in Solanum

Solanum pseudocapsicum

Solanum sisymbriifolium

Least Concern

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morelle à baies luisantes

Solanum nitidibaccatum

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Brazilian nightshade?

The scientific name of Brazilian nightshade is Solanum seaforthianum. It belongs to the genus Solanum.

Where does Brazilian nightshade live?

Brazilian nightshade is found in Widely distributed across Africa (15 countries), Asia (India, Taiwan), Europe (Italy), North America (10 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, Vanuatu), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Australia, Barbados, Belize, Botswana, Brazil, Burundi, Colombia, Comoros, Congo (DRC), Cuba.

What family does Brazilian nightshade belong to?

Brazilian nightshade (Solanum seaforthianum) belongs to the genus Solanum, which is part of the taxonomic family Solanaceae.

What kingdom does Brazilian nightshade belong to?

Brazilian nightshade (Solanum seaforthianum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plante).

What are the closest relatives of Brazilian nightshade?

The closest relatives of Brazilian nightshade in the genus Solanum include Aubergine, aubergine africaine, aubergine amère, lyciet, Morelle.