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Kangaroo-apple

Solanum laciniatum

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Cyprus, Israel), and Europe (12 countries).

🇿🇦 South Africa 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇨🇾 Cyprus 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇪 Ireland 🇮🇹 Italy 🇪🇸 Spain 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇭🇺 Hungary 🇮🇱 Israel 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (พืช)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (พืชใบเลี้ยงคู่)
Order
Solanales (อันดับมะเขือ)
Family
Solanaceae
Genus
Solanum
Species
Solanum laciniatum (Kangaroo-apple)

Names in Other Languages

French Morelle des oiseaux
German Schlitzblatt-Nachtschatten

Similar Species in Solanum

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American Black Nightshade
Solanum americanum
Least Concern
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Black Nightshade
Solanum nigrum
Least Concern
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Bitter Apple
Solanum incanum
Least Concern
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Brazilian nightshade
Solanum seaforthianum
Not Evaluated
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Brazilian potato-tree
Solanum wrightii
Least Concern
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Heartleaf horsenettle
Solanum cardiophyllum
Least Concern
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Mozambique Bitter Apple
Solanum tettense
Least Concern
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African eggplant
Solanum macrocarpon
Not Evaluated
View all species in Solanum →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Kangaroo-apple?
The scientific name of Kangaroo-apple is Solanum laciniatum. It belongs to the genus Solanum.
Where does Kangaroo-apple live?
Kangaroo-apple is found in Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Cyprus, Israel), and Europe (12 countries).. Countries include Belgium, Cyprus, Denmark, France, Hungary, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Netherlands, Norway.
What family does Kangaroo-apple belong to?
Kangaroo-apple (Solanum laciniatum) belongs to the genus Solanum, which is part of the taxonomic family Solanaceae.
What kingdom does Kangaroo-apple belong to?
Kangaroo-apple (Solanum laciniatum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (พืช).
What are the closest relatives of Kangaroo-apple?
The closest relatives of Kangaroo-apple in the genus Solanum include American Black Nightshade, Black Nightshade, Bitter Apple, Brazilian nightshade, Brazilian potato-tree.

Native Range — 15 Countries

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Genus Solanum — 20 Species

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American Black Nightshade
Solanum americanum
LC 🐾
Black Nightshade
Solanum nigrum
LC 🐾
Bitter Apple
Solanum incanum
LC 🐾
Brazilian nightshade
Solanum seaforthianum
NE 🐾
Brazilian potato-tree
Solanum wrightii
LC 🐾
Heartleaf horsenettle
Solanum cardiophyllum
LC 🐾
Mozambique Bitter Apple
Solanum tettense
LC 🐾
Galapagos Tomato
Solanum cheesmaniae
LC 🐾
Galápagos tomato
Solanum galapagense
LC 🐾
Garden tomato
Solanum lycopersicum
NE 🐾
gilo
Solanum aethiopicum
NE 🐾
Shrubby nightshade
Solanum robustum
NE 🐾
Hairy Nightshade
Solanum villosum
NE 🐾
Hairy Nightshade
Solanum nitidibaccatum
NE 🐾
Hoe nightshade
Solanum physalifolium
NE 🐾
Irish Potato
Solanum tuberosum
NE 🐾
canker-berry
Solanum bahamense
LC 🐾
Leafy-fruited Nightshade
Solanum sarrachoides
NE 🐾
Tropical soda apple
Solanum viarum
LC 🐾
African eggplant
Solanum macrocarpon
NE
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