Solanum laxum
Jasmine Nightshade, Nightshade
Other regional names: Potato Vine
- Potato Vine
Also known as: Solanum boerhaviaefolium Sendtn. +11 more
- Solanum boerhaviaefolium Sendtn.
- Solanum boerhaviifolium Sendtn.
- Solanum boerhaviifolium var. calvum C.V.Morton
- Solanum dietrichiae Domin
- Solanum jasminoides Paxton
- Solanum jasminoides subsp. argentia J.R.Duncan & V.C.Davies
- Solanum jasminoides subsp. grandiflora J.R.Duncan & V.C.Davies
- Solanum jasminoides var. boerhaviifolium (Sendtn.) Kuntze
- Solanum jasminoides var. glaberrimum Kuntze
- Solanum jasminoides var. normale Kuntze
- Solanum jasminoides var. pilosum Kuntze
- Solanum jasminoides var. pubinerve Kuntze
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Solanaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a liana.
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Solanum laxum (commonly known as Jasmine Nightshade or Nightshade) is a climbing plant within the Solanaceae family. It is found natively in South America. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Climber / Vine
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Southern South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina Northeast, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, Brazil West-Central, Paraguay, Uruguay
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)
Azores, Bolivia, Canary Is., Cape Provinces, Colombia, Ecuador, Egypt, Ethiopia, Kenya, Nepal, New South Wales, Pakistan, Peru, Queensland, Tanzania, Zimbabwe