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Black Nightshade

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).

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Solanales (Solanales)

Species

Solanum nigrum (Black Nightshade)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish hierba mora

French morelle noire

German Schwarzer Nachtschatten

Portuguese erva-moura

Arabic 'enab el-deeb

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American Black Nightshade

Solanum seaforthianum

Not Evaluated

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Black Nightshade?

The scientific name of Black Nightshade is Solanum nigrum. It belongs to the genus Solanum.

What is the conservation status of Black Nightshade?

Black Nightshade (Solanum nigrum) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Black Nightshade live?

Black Nightshade 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 Black Nightshade belong to?

Black Nightshade (Solanum nigrum) belongs to the genus Solanum, which is part of the taxonomic family Solanaceae.

Is Black Nightshade endangered?

No, Black Nightshade (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 Black Nightshade belong to?

Black Nightshade (Solanum nigrum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Black Nightshade?

The closest relatives of Black Nightshade in the genus Solanum include African eggplant, American Black Nightshade, Apple Of Sodom, Bitter Apple, Bitter Nightshade.