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Ornamental nightshade

Solanum bulbocastanum

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Mexico and United States.

🇺🇸 United States 🇲🇽 Mexico

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

Spanish papa cimarrona

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
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Ornamental nightshade?
The scientific name of Ornamental nightshade is Solanum bulbocastanum. It belongs to the genus Solanum.
What is the conservation status of Ornamental nightshade?
Ornamental nightshade (Solanum bulbocastanum) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Ornamental nightshade live?
Ornamental nightshade is found in Distributed across Mexico and United States.. Countries include Mexico, United States.
What family does Ornamental nightshade belong to?
Ornamental nightshade (Solanum bulbocastanum) belongs to the genus Solanum, which is part of the taxonomic family Solanaceae.
Is Ornamental nightshade endangered?
No, Ornamental nightshade (Solanum bulbocastanum) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Ornamental nightshade belong to?
Ornamental nightshade (Solanum bulbocastanum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (พืช).
What are the closest relatives of Ornamental nightshade?
The closest relatives of Ornamental nightshade in the genus Solanum include American Black Nightshade, Black Nightshade, Bitter Apple, Brazilian nightshade, Brazilian potato-tree.

Native Range — 2 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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