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Costa Rican nightshade

Solanum wendlandii

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (4 countries), Asia (India, Nepal, Philippines), Europe (Portugal), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

🇷🇼 Rwanda 🇳🇵 Nepal 🇵🇭 Philippines 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇱🇾 Libya 🇦🇴 Angola 🇮🇳 India 🇦🇺 Australia 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇨🇩 Congo (DRC) 🇧🇷 Brazil

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (bitki)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Solanales (Solanales)

Species

Solanum wendlandii (Costa Rican nightshade)

Names in Other Languages

German Costa-Rica-Nachtschatten

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Costa Rican nightshade?

The scientific name of Costa Rican nightshade is Solanum wendlandii. It belongs to the genus Solanum.

Where does Costa Rican nightshade live?

Costa Rican nightshade is found in Widely distributed across Africa (4 countries), Asia (India, Nepal, Philippines), Europe (Portugal), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Angola, Australia, Brazil, Colombia, Congo (DRC), India, Libya, Nepal, Philippines, Portugal.

What family does Costa Rican nightshade belong to?

Costa Rican nightshade (Solanum wendlandii) belongs to the genus Solanum, which is part of the taxonomic family Solanaceae.

What kingdom does Costa Rican nightshade belong to?

Costa Rican nightshade (Solanum wendlandii) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (bitki).

What are the closest relatives of Costa Rican nightshade?

The closest relatives of Costa Rican nightshade in the genus Solanum include Patates, Patlican, Black Nightshade, Brazilian nightshade, Brazilian potato-tree.