Solanum linnaeanum
Apple Of Sodom, Apple Of Sodom
Other regional names: Black Spine Nightshade +2 more
- Black Spine Nightshade
- Nightshade
- Poison Apple
Also known as: Solanum astrophorum Jan +6 more
- Solanum astrophorum Jan
- Solanum hermanniae Symon
- Solanum linnaenum
- Solanum sodomaeum var. mediterraneum Dunal
- Solanum sodomeum Dunal
- Solanum sodomeum var. hermannii Dunal
- Solanum sodomeum var. mediterraneum Dunal
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Solanaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub or shrub.
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Naturally occurring in Africa, Solanum linnaeanum (commonly known as Apple of Sodom) is a shrub belonging to the Solanaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southern Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cape Provinces
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)
Algeria, Angola, Azores, Baleares, Bulgaria, Corse, Egypt, Eritrea, Fiji, Germany, Greece, Hawaii, Italy, KwaZulu-Natal, Libya, Madagascar, Madeira, Morocco, Mozambique, New Caledonia, New South Wales, New Zealand North, New Zealand South, Norfolk Is., Northern Territory, Pakistan, Portugal, Queensland, Sardegna, Saudi Arabia, Sicilia, South Australia, Spain, Sri Lanka, Tunisia, Victoria, Western Australia, Yugoslavia, Zimbabwe