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Earleaf nightshade

Solanum mauritianum

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (16 countries), Asia (6 countries), Europe (6 countries), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (6 countries), and South America (Brazil, Ecuador, Peru).

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Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (植物)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (木兰植物门)

Species

Solanum mauritianum (Earleaf nightshade)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish fona-de-porca

French Morelle

Portuguese fona-de-porca

Similar Species in Solanum

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American Black 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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Earleaf nightshade?

The scientific name of Earleaf nightshade is Solanum mauritianum. It belongs to the genus Solanum.

Where does Earleaf nightshade live?

Earleaf nightshade is found in Widely distributed across Africa (16 countries), Asia (6 countries), Europe (6 countries), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (6 countries), and South America (Brazil, Ecuador, Peru).. Countries include Angola, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Cameroon, China, Comoros, Congo (DRC), Ecuador, Eswatini.

What family does Earleaf nightshade belong to?

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

What kingdom does Earleaf nightshade belong to?

Earleaf nightshade (Solanum mauritianum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).

What are the closest relatives of Earleaf nightshade?

The closest relatives of Earleaf nightshade in the genus Solanum include American Black Nightshade, Black Nightshade, Bitter Apple, Brazilian nightshade, Brazilian potato-tree.