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American Black Nightshade

Solanum americanum

Least Concern

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The American Black Nightshade (Solanum americanum) is a species in the genus Solanum. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, among 11 distinct biome types. Populations

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, among 11 distinct biome types. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (12 countries), Asia (8 countries), Europe (11 countries), North America (6 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (9 countries), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (พืช)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (พืชใบเลี้ยงคู่)

Order

Solanales (อันดับมะเขือ)

Species

Solanum americanum (American Black Nightshade)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish hierba mora negra

French morelle d'Amérique

Portuguese erva-moura

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of American Black Nightshade?

The scientific name of American Black Nightshade is Solanum americanum. It belongs to the genus Solanum.

What is the conservation status of American Black Nightshade?

American Black Nightshade (Solanum americanum) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does American Black Nightshade live?

American Black Nightshade is found in Widely distributed across Africa (12 countries), Asia (8 countries), Europe (11 countries), North America (6 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (9 countries), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Angola, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chad, China, Colombia, Comoros, Congo (DRC), Cuba.

What family does American Black Nightshade belong to?

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

Is American Black Nightshade endangered?

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

What kingdom does American Black Nightshade belong to?

American Black Nightshade (Solanum americanum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (พืช).

What are the closest relatives of American Black Nightshade?

The closest relatives of American Black Nightshade in the genus Solanum include Black Nightshade, Bitter Apple, Brazilian nightshade, Brazilian potato-tree, Heartleaf horsenettle.