Solanum wrightii
Brazilian Potato Tree, Potato Tree
Also known as: Solanum macranthum Carrière +1 more
- Solanum macranthum Carrière
- Solanum setosicalyx Rusby
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Solanaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Originating in South America, Solanum wrightii (commonly known as Brazilian potato-tree or Potato-Tree) is a tree belonging to the Solanaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bolivia
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)
Cameroon, China Southeast, Congo, Costa Rica, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, Jawa, Kenya, Malawi, Myanmar, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, Uganda, Venezuela, Zambia, Zaïre, Zimbabwe