Solanum virginianum
Surattense Nightshade, Yellow Fruit Nightshade
Also known as: Atropanthe mairei (H.Lév.) H.Lév. +15 more
- Atropanthe mairei (H.Lév.) H.Lév.
- Solanum arabicum Dunal
- Solanum diffusum Roxb. ex Wall.
- Solanum ferox Burm.fil.
- Solanum gula Buch.-Ham.
- Solanum jacquinii Miq.
- Solanum macannii Santapau
- Solanum mairei H.Lév.
- Solanum mccannii Santapau
- Solanum surattense Burm.fil.
- Solanum surattense var. awanicum Yousaf, Mir A.Khan & Shinwari
- Solanum virginicum L.
- Solanum xanthocarpum Schrad. & J.C.Wendl.
- Solanum xanthocarpum var. geoffrayi Bonati
- Solanum xanthocarpum var. jacquinii (Willd.) Dunal
- Solanum xanthocarpum var. schraderi Dunal
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Solanaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual or subshrub.
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Solanum virginianum (commonly known as Surattense nightshade or Yellow-Fruit Nightshade) is an annual or shrub belonging to the Solanaceae family. Naturally occurring in Temperate Asia and Tropical Asia, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Solanum, which contains over 1200 distinct species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
Arabian Peninsula, China, Indian Subcontinent, Indo-China, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Afghanistan, Andaman Is., Assam, Bangladesh, China South-Central, East Himalaya, Gulf States, India, Iran, Myanmar, Nepal, Oman, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka, West Himalaya, Yemen
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Madagascar, Maryland, Mauritius