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Brazilian potato-tree

Solanum wrightii

Least Concern

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The Brazilian potato-tree (Solanum wrightii) is a species in the genus Solanum. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests within the Afrotropic biogeographic realm.

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests within the Afrotropic biogeographic realm.

Widely distributed across Africa (4 countries), Asia (India), and South America (Colombia).

🇷🇼 Rwanda 🇸🇹 Sao Tome and Principe 🇬🇳 Guinea 🇮🇳 India 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇨🇩 Congo (DRC)

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (พืช)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (พืชใบเลี้ยงคู่)

Order

Solanales (อันดับมะเขือ)

Species

Solanum wrightii (Brazilian potato-tree)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Brazilian potato-tree?

The scientific name of Brazilian potato-tree is Solanum wrightii. It belongs to the genus Solanum.

What is the conservation status of Brazilian potato-tree?

Brazilian potato-tree (Solanum wrightii) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Brazilian potato-tree live?

Brazilian potato-tree is found in Widely distributed across Africa (4 countries), Asia (India), and South America (Colombia).. Countries include Colombia, Congo (DRC), Guinea, India, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe.

What family does Brazilian potato-tree belong to?

Brazilian potato-tree (Solanum wrightii) belongs to the genus Solanum, which is part of the taxonomic family Solanaceae.

Is Brazilian potato-tree endangered?

No, Brazilian potato-tree (Solanum wrightii) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Brazilian potato-tree belong to?

Brazilian potato-tree (Solanum wrightii) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (พืช).

What are the closest relatives of Brazilian potato-tree?

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