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Silverleaf nightshade

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (8 countries), Asia (12 countries), Europe (19 countries), North America (Cuba, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil).

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Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (bitki)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Solanales (Solanales)

Species

Solanum elaeagnifolium (Silverleaf nightshade)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish trompillo

French Morelle à feuilles de Chalef

Similar Species in Solanum

Solanum seaforthianum

Not Evaluated

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Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Silverleaf nightshade?

The scientific name of Silverleaf nightshade is Solanum elaeagnifolium. It belongs to the genus Solanum.

Where does Silverleaf nightshade live?

Silverleaf nightshade is found in Widely distributed across Africa (8 countries), Asia (12 countries), Europe (19 countries), North America (Cuba, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil).. Countries include Algeria, Australia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, China, Croatia, Cuba.

What family does Silverleaf nightshade belong to?

Silverleaf nightshade (Solanum elaeagnifolium) belongs to the genus Solanum, which is part of the taxonomic family Solanaceae.

What kingdom does Silverleaf nightshade belong to?

Silverleaf nightshade (Solanum elaeagnifolium) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (bitki).

What are the closest relatives of Silverleaf nightshade?

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