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Jerusalem cherry

Solanum pseudocapsicum

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (4 countries), Asia (7 countries), Europe (14 countries), North America (Guatemala, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (4 countries).

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Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Solanales (Solanales)

Species

Solanum pseudocapsicum (Jerusalem cherry)

Names in Other Languages

French Morelle

German Korallenstrauch

Portuguese berradura

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American Black Nightshade

Solanum seaforthianum

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Jerusalem cherry?

The scientific name of Jerusalem cherry is Solanum pseudocapsicum. It belongs to the genus Solanum.

Where does Jerusalem cherry live?

Jerusalem cherry is found in Widely distributed across Africa (4 countries), Asia (7 countries), Europe (14 countries), North America (Guatemala, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (4 countries).. Countries include Albania, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Chile, China, Colombia, Congo (DRC).

What family does Jerusalem cherry belong to?

Jerusalem cherry (Solanum pseudocapsicum) belongs to the genus Solanum, which is part of the taxonomic family Solanaceae.

What kingdom does Jerusalem cherry belong to?

Jerusalem cherry (Solanum pseudocapsicum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Jerusalem cherry?

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