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Tropical soda apple

Solanum viarum

Least Concern

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Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical coniferous forests, among 4 distinct biome types within the Indomalayan biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (5 countries), Asia (8 countries), Europe (4 countries), North America (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

🇦🇺 Australia 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇧🇹 Bhutan 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇨🇫 Central African Republic 🇨🇳 China 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇨🇩 Congo (DRC) 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇸🇿 Eswatini 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇪 Georgia 🇭🇳 Honduras 🇮🇳 India 🇲🇽 Mexico 🇲🇲 Myanmar 🇳🇵 Nepal 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States 🇻🇳 Vietnam 🇿🇲 Zambia

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Solanales (Solanales)

Species

Solanum viarum (Tropical soda apple)

Names in Other Languages

Portuguese arrebenta-cavalo

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Tropical soda apple?

The scientific name of Tropical soda apple is Solanum viarum. It belongs to the genus Solanum.

What is the conservation status of Tropical soda apple?

Tropical soda apple (Solanum viarum) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Tropical soda apple live?

Tropical soda apple is found in Widely distributed across Africa (5 countries), Asia (8 countries), Europe (4 countries), North America (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Australia, Belgium, Bhutan, Brazil, Central African Republic, China, Colombia, Congo (DRC), Cuba, Eswatini.

What family does Tropical soda apple belong to?

Tropical soda apple (Solanum viarum) belongs to the genus Solanum, which is part of the taxonomic family Solanaceae.

Is Tropical soda apple endangered?

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

What kingdom does Tropical soda apple belong to?

Tropical soda apple (Solanum viarum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Tropical soda apple?

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