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erva-moura

Solanum americanum

Least Concern

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The American Black Nightshade (Solanum americanum) 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 dry broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, among 11 distinct biome types. Populations

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, among 11 distinct biome types. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (12 countries), Asia (8 countries), Europe (11 countries), North America (6 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (9 countries), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (plantas)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Solanales (Solanales)

Species

Solanum americanum (erva-moura)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish hierba mora negra

French morelle d'Amérique

Portuguese erva-moura

Similar Species in Solanum

Solanum sisymbriifolium

Solanum pseudocapsicum

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of erva-moura?

The scientific name of erva-moura is Solanum americanum. It belongs to the genus Solanum.

What is the conservation status of erva-moura?

erva-moura (Solanum americanum) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does erva-moura live?

erva-moura is found in Widely distributed across Africa (12 countries), Asia (8 countries), Europe (11 countries), North America (6 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (9 countries), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Angola, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chad, China, Colombia, Comoros, Congo (DRC), Cuba.

What family does erva-moura belong to?

erva-moura (Solanum americanum) belongs to the genus Solanum, which is part of the taxonomic family Solanaceae.

Is erva-moura endangered?

No, erva-moura (Solanum americanum) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does erva-moura belong to?

erva-moura (Solanum americanum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).

What are the closest relatives of erva-moura?

The closest relatives of erva-moura in the genus Solanum include arrebenta-cavalo, arrebenta-cavalo, batata-silvestre, batateira, beringela.