Solanum lasiocarpum
Indian Nightshade
Also known as: Solanum ferox subsp. lasiocarpum (Dunal) Miq. +7 more
- Solanum ferox subsp. lasiocarpum (Dunal) Miq.
- Solanum ferox var. lasiocarpum (Dunal) Miq.
- Solanum immane Hance ex Walp.
- Solanum lasiocarpum subsp. domesticum Heiser
- Solanum lasiocarpum subsp. velutinum Dunal
- Solanum lasiocarpum var. domesticum Heiser
- Solanum lasiocarpum var. velutinum Dunal
- Solanum quadriloculare Spreng.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Solanaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub or shrub.
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Solanum lasiocarpum (commonly known as Indian nightshade) is a shrub belonging to the Solanaceae family. Indigenous to Temperate Asia and Tropical Asia, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. It is part of the broad Solanum genus, encompassing over 1200 species globally.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
China, Eastern Asia, Indian Subcontinent, Indo-China, Malesia, Papuasia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Andaman Is., Assam, Bangladesh, Bismarck Archipelago, Borneo, Cambodia, China South-Central, China Southeast, India, Jawa, Laos, Lesser Sunda Is., Malaya, Maluku, Myanmar, New Guinea, Philippines, Solomon Is., Sri Lanka, Sulawesi, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam
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)
Northern Territory, Queensland, Vanuatu