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Purple African nightshade

Solanum marginatum

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Asia (India), Europe (4 countries), North America (Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (Chile, Colombia, Ecuador).

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Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (植物)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (被子植物門)

Class

Magnoliopsida (モクレン綱)

Species

Solanum marginatum (Purple African nightshade)

Names in Other Languages

German weißrandiger Nachtschatten

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Solanum seaforthianum

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Purple African nightshade?

The scientific name of Purple African nightshade is Solanum marginatum. It belongs to the genus Solanum.

Where does Purple African nightshade live?

Purple African nightshade is found in Widely distributed across Asia (India), Europe (4 countries), North America (Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (Chile, Colombia, Ecuador).. Countries include Australia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, India, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Spain.

What family does Purple African nightshade belong to?

Purple African nightshade (Solanum marginatum) belongs to the genus Solanum, which is part of the taxonomic family Solanaceae.

What kingdom does Purple African nightshade belong to?

Purple African nightshade (Solanum marginatum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).

What are the closest relatives of Purple African nightshade?

The closest relatives of Purple African nightshade in the genus Solanum include American Black Nightshade, Black Nightshade, Bitter Apple, Brazilian nightshade, Brazilian potato-tree.