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Jerusalem cherry
Solanum pseudocapsicum
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Habitat & Distribution
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Widely distributed across Africa (4 countries), Asia (7 countries), Europe (14 countries), North America (Guatemala, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (4 countries).
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Full Taxonomy
Kingdom
Plantae
(bitki)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
(Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida
(Dicots)
Order
Solanales
(Solanales)
Family
Solanaceae
Genus
Solanum
Species
Solanum pseudocapsicum
(Jerusalem cherry)
Names in Other Languages
French
Morelle
German
Korallenstrauch
Portuguese
berradura
Similar Species in Solanum
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Patates
Solanum tuberosum
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Patlican
Solanum melongena
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Black Nightshade
Solanum nigrum
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Brazilian nightshade
Solanum seaforthianum
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Brazilian potato-tree
Solanum wrightii
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Heartleaf horsenettle
Solanum cardiophyllum
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Mozambique Bitter Apple
Solanum tettense
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Bitter Apple
Solanum incanum
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of Jerusalem cherry?
The scientific name of Jerusalem cherry is Solanum pseudocapsicum. It belongs to the genus Solanum.
Where does Jerusalem cherry live?
Jerusalem cherry is found in Widely distributed across Africa (4 countries), Asia (7 countries), Europe (14 countries), North America (Guatemala, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (4 countries).. Countries include Albania, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Chile, China, Colombia, Congo (DRC).
What family does Jerusalem cherry belong to?
Jerusalem cherry (Solanum pseudocapsicum) belongs to the genus Solanum, which is part of the taxonomic family Solanaceae.
What kingdom does Jerusalem cherry belong to?
Jerusalem cherry (Solanum pseudocapsicum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (bitki).
What are the closest relatives of Jerusalem cherry?
The closest relatives of Jerusalem cherry in the genus Solanum include Patates, Patlican, Black Nightshade, Brazilian nightshade, Brazilian potato-tree.
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Patates
Solanum tuberosum
Patlican
Solanum melongena
Black Nightshade
Solanum nigrum
Brazilian nightshade
Solanum seaforthianum
Brazilian potato-tree
Solanum wrightii
Heartleaf horsenettle
Solanum cardiophyllum
Galapagos Tomato
Solanum cheesmaniae
Hoe nightshade
Solanum physalifolium
Galápagos tomato
Solanum galapagense
Garden tomato
Solanum lycopersicum
gilo
Solanum aethiopicum
Shrubby nightshade
Solanum robustum
Hairy Nightshade
Solanum villosum
Hairy Nightshade
Solanum nitidibaccatum
Mozambique Bitter Apple
Solanum tettense
Bitter Apple
Solanum incanum
canker-berry
Solanum bahamense
Leafy-fruited Nightshade
Solanum sarrachoides
Tropical soda apple
Solanum viarum
American Black Nightshade
Solanum americanum
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