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afasta-moscas

Nicandra physalodes

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The Apple Of Peru (Nicandra physalodes) is a species in the genus Nicandra. Inhabits montane grasslands and shrublands within the Afrotropic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits montane grasslands and shrublands within the Afrotropic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (17 countries), Asia (12 countries), Europe (33 countries), North America (5 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, Tonga), and South America (Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador).

Full Taxonomy

Names in Other Languages

Spanish capulí cimarró
French Nicandre faux Coqueret
German Giftbeere
Portuguese afasta-moscas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of afasta-moscas?
The scientific name of afasta-moscas is Nicandra physalodes. It belongs to the genus Nicandra.
Where does afasta-moscas live?
afasta-moscas is found in Widely distributed across Africa (17 countries), Asia (12 countries), Europe (33 countries), North America (5 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, Tonga), and South America (Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador).. Countries include Albania, Angola, Australia, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bhutan, Brazil, Bulgaria, Burundi.
What family does afasta-moscas belong to?
afasta-moscas (Nicandra physalodes) belongs to the genus Nicandra, which is part of the taxonomic family Solanaceae.
What kingdom does afasta-moscas belong to?
afasta-moscas (Nicandra physalodes) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).

Native Range — 72 Countries

Genus Nicandra — 1 Species

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afasta-moscas
Nicandra physalodes
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