Solanum pyracanthos
Porcupine Tomato
Also known as: Solanum haematocarpum C.Huber +4 more
- Solanum haematocarpum C.Huber
- Solanum haematocarpum Vilm.
- Solanum pyracantha Sm.
- Solanum pyracanthum Lam.
- Solanum runcinatum J.C.Wendl.
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Solanum pyracanthos (commonly known as Porcupine-Tomato) is a plant belonging to the Solanaceae family. Naturally occurring in Africa, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. The genus Solanum is notably large, comprising more than 1200 species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Unclassified
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Western Indian Ocean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Madagascar
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Algeria, Germany