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Goat Bitter-apple

Solanum aculeastrum

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Burundi, Congo (DRC), Cyprus, and Rwanda.

🇧🇮 Burundi 🇨🇩 Congo (DRC) 🇨🇾 Cyprus 🇷🇼 Rwanda

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Similar Species in Solanum

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African eggplant
Solanum macrocarpon
Not Evaluated
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American Black Nightshade
Solanum americanum
Least Concern
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Apple Of Sodom
Solanum carolinense
Not Evaluated
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Bitter Apple
Solanum incanum
Least Concern
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Bitter Nightshade
Solanum dulcamara
Least Concern
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Black Nightshade
Solanum nigrum
Least Concern
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Brazilian nightshade
Solanum seaforthianum
Not Evaluated
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Brazilian potato-tree
Solanum wrightii
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Goat Bitter-apple?
The scientific name of Goat Bitter-apple is Solanum aculeastrum. It belongs to the genus Solanum.
What is the conservation status of Goat Bitter-apple?
Goat Bitter-apple (Solanum aculeastrum) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Goat Bitter-apple live?
Goat Bitter-apple is found in Distributed across Burundi, Congo (DRC), Cyprus, and Rwanda.. Countries include Burundi, Congo (DRC), Cyprus, Rwanda.
What family does Goat Bitter-apple belong to?
Goat Bitter-apple (Solanum aculeastrum) belongs to the genus Solanum, which is part of the taxonomic family Solanaceae.
Is Goat Bitter-apple endangered?
No, Goat Bitter-apple (Solanum aculeastrum) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Goat Bitter-apple belong to?
Goat Bitter-apple (Solanum aculeastrum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).
What are the closest relatives of Goat Bitter-apple?
The closest relatives of Goat Bitter-apple in the genus Solanum include African eggplant, American Black Nightshade, Apple Of Sodom, Bitter Apple, Bitter Nightshade.

Native Range — 4 Countries

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Genus Solanum — 20 Species

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African eggplant
Solanum macrocarpon
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American Black Nightshade
Solanum americanum
LC 🐾
Apple Of Sodom
Solanum carolinense
NE 🐾
Bitter Apple
Solanum incanum
LC 🐾
Bitter Nightshade
Solanum dulcamara
LC 🐾
Black Nightshade
Solanum nigrum
LC 🐾
Brazilian nightshade
Solanum seaforthianum
NE 🐾
Brazilian potato-tree
Solanum wrightii
LC 🐾
Buffalobur Nightshade
Solanum angustifolium
NE 🐾
canker-berry
Solanum bahamense
LC 🐾
Chaco Potato
Solanum chacoense
LC 🐾
Cockroach berry
Solanum capsicoides
NE 🐾
Costa Rican nightshade
Solanum wendlandii
NE 🐾
currant-tomato
Solanum pimpinellifolium
NE 🐾
devil's-fig
Solanum asperolanatum
NE 🐾
Divine nightshade
Solanum nigrescens
NE 🐾
Dutch eggplant
Solanum aculeatissimum
NE 🐾
Earleaf nightshade
Solanum mauritianum
NE 🐾
Eastern Black Nightshade
Solanum emulans
NE 🐾
Eggplant
Solanum melongena
NE
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