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Nightshade

Solanum laxum

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (India, Turkey), Europe (Portugal), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

🇿🇦 South Africa 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇹🇷 Turkey 🇮🇳 India 🇺🇸 United States 🇦🇺 Australia 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇧🇷 Brazil

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (植物)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (木兰植物门)

Species

Solanum laxum (Nightshade)

Names in Other Languages

German Jasmin-Nachtschatten

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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Mozambique Bitter Apple

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Nightshade?

The scientific name of Nightshade is Solanum laxum. It belongs to the genus Solanum.

Where does Nightshade live?

Nightshade is found in Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (India, Turkey), Europe (Portugal), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Australia, Brazil, Colombia, India, Portugal, South Africa, Turkey, United States.

What family does Nightshade belong to?

Nightshade (Solanum laxum) belongs to the genus Solanum, which is part of the taxonomic family Solanaceae.

What kingdom does Nightshade belong to?

Nightshade (Solanum laxum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).

What are the closest relatives of Nightshade?

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