Genus Nicotiana
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A member of the Solanaceae family, the genus Nicotiana is a group comprising 114 taxa. It is found natively in North America, South America, Africa, Australasia, and the Pacific. Across its taxa, it is primarily associated with subtropical and desert or dry shrubland climate conditions. It is predominantly composed of annuals.
Data Profile
- Taxonomic Scale: 114 taxa (106 base species, 8 variants).
- Centers of Diversity: Australasia (54), South America (53), North America (9)
- Primary Climates: Desert Or Dry Shrubland (51), Subtropical (24), Seasonally Dry Tropical (17)
- Dominant Forms: Annuals & Biennials (57), Herbaceous Perennials (16), Shrubs (12), Trees (6)
114 taxa found