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Peruvian nightshade

Solanum peruvianum

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in United States.

🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (bitki)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Solanales (Solanales)
Family
Solanaceae
Genus
Solanum
Species
Solanum peruvianum (Peruvian nightshade)

Similar Species in Solanum

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Patates
Solanum tuberosum
Not Evaluated
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Patlican
Solanum melongena
Not Evaluated
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Black Nightshade
Solanum nigrum
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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Bitter Apple
Solanum incanum
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Solanum — 20 Species

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Patates
Solanum tuberosum
NE 🐾
Patlican
Solanum melongena
NE 🐾
Black Nightshade
Solanum nigrum
LC 🐾
Brazilian nightshade
Solanum seaforthianum
NE 🐾
Brazilian potato-tree
Solanum wrightii
LC 🐾
Heartleaf horsenettle
Solanum cardiophyllum
LC 🐾
Galapagos Tomato
Solanum cheesmaniae
LC 🐾
Hoe nightshade
Solanum physalifolium
NE 🐾
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 🐾
Mozambique Bitter Apple
Solanum tettense
LC 🐾
Bitter Apple
Solanum incanum
LC 🐾
canker-berry
Solanum bahamense
LC 🐾
Leafy-fruited Nightshade
Solanum sarrachoides
NE 🐾
Tropical soda apple
Solanum viarum
LC 🐾
American Black Nightshade
Solanum americanum
LC
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