Solanum heterodoxum
Melonleaf Nightshade
Also known as: Androcera heterodoxa (Dunal) Standl. +5 more
- Androcera heterodoxa (Dunal) Standl.
- Nycterium heterodoxum (Dunal) Link
- Nycterium violaceum Engelm. ex Walp.
- Solanum chrysacanthum Dunal
- Solanum echinocarpum Balb.
- Solanum mullus Dunal
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Solanum heterodoxum (commonly known as Melonleaf Nightshade) is a plant within the Solanaceae family. It originates in North America. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to seasonally dry tropical conditions. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Unclassified
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, South-Central U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southwest, New Mexico
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)
Bulgaria
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