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Turkey berry

Solanum torvum

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (12 countries), Asia (10 countries), Europe (Italy), North America (7 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (12 countries), 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 torvum (Turkey berry)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish berenjena cimarrona

German Teufels-Nachtschatten

Indonesian pokak

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American Black Nightshade

Solanum seaforthianum

Not Evaluated

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Turkey berry?

The scientific name of Turkey berry is Solanum torvum. It belongs to the genus Solanum.

Where does Turkey berry live?

Turkey berry is found in Widely distributed across Africa (12 countries), Asia (10 countries), Europe (Italy), North America (7 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (12 countries), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Angola, Australia, Brazil, Cambodia, Cameroon, China, Colombia, Comoros, Congo (DRC), Cuba.

What family does Turkey berry belong to?

Turkey berry (Solanum torvum) belongs to the genus Solanum, which is part of the taxonomic family Solanaceae.

What kingdom does Turkey berry belong to?

Turkey berry (Solanum torvum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Turkey berry?

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