Solanum adscendens
Sonoita Nightshade
Also known as: Solanum amarantoides var. hirtellum Dunal
- Solanum amarantoides var. hirtellum Dunal
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Solanum adscendens (commonly known as Sonoita Nightshade) is a plant belonging to the Solanaceae family. Indigenous to South America, 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
Unclassified
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Southern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina Northeast, Argentina Northwest, Bolivia, Brazil South, Paraguay
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)
Ecuador, Maryland, Mexico Northwest, Nicaragua