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Irish Potato

Solanum tuberosum

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (7 countries), Asia (4 countries), Europe (26 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

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Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Solanales (Solanales)

Species

Solanum tuberosum (Irish Potato)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish papa

French Patate

German Erdapfel

Portuguese batateira

Turkish Patates

Similar Species in Solanum

American Black Nightshade

Solanum seaforthianum

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Solanum wrightii

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Irish Potato?

The scientific name of Irish Potato is Solanum tuberosum. It belongs to the genus Solanum.

Where does Irish Potato live?

Irish Potato is found in Widely distributed across Africa (7 countries), Asia (4 countries), Europe (26 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Albania, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Canada, Colombia, Comoros.

What family does Irish Potato belong to?

Irish Potato (Solanum tuberosum) belongs to the genus Solanum, which is part of the taxonomic family Solanaceae.

What kingdom does Irish Potato belong to?

Irish Potato (Solanum tuberosum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Irish Potato?

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