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Nightshade

Solanum linnaeanum

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Asia (Cyprus, Japan), Europe (6 countries), North America (United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, Fiji, New Zealand).

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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 linnaeanum (Nightshade)

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American Black Nightshade

Solanum seaforthianum

Not Evaluated

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Nightshade?

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

What is the conservation status of Nightshade?

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

Where does Nightshade live?

Nightshade is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Cyprus, Japan), Europe (6 countries), North America (United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, Fiji, New Zealand).. Countries include Australia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Fiji, France, Greece, Italy, Japan, New Zealand, Norway.

What family does Nightshade belong to?

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

Is Nightshade endangered?

No, Nightshade (Solanum linnaeanum) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Nightshade belong to?

Nightshade (Solanum linnaeanum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Nightshade?

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