Solanum seaforthianum
Black Nightshade, Brazilian Nightshade
Other regional names: Italian Jasmine +3 more
- Italian Jasmine
- Potato Creeper
- St Vincent Lilac
- St. Vincent Lilac
Also known as: Solanum botryophorum Ridl. +11 more
- Solanum botryophorum Ridl.
- Solanum cyrrhosum Humb. & Bonpl. ex Dunal
- Solanum kerrii Bonati
- Solanum pentadactylon G.Don
- Solanum prunifolium Willd.
- Solanum prunifolium Willd. ex Roem. & Schult.
- Solanum salignum Willd.
- Solanum salignum Willd. ex Roem. & Schult.
- Solanum seaforthianum subsp. disjunctum O.E.Schulz
- Solanum seaforthianum var. disjunctum O.E.Schulz
- Solanum tenuifolium Dunal
- Solanum venustum Kunth
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Solanaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a liana.
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Solanum seaforthianum (commonly known as Black Nightshade or Brazilian nightshade) is a climbing plant belonging to the Solanaceae family. Originating in North America and South America, 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
Climber / Vine
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Caribbean, Central America, Mexico, Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Belize, Brazil Northeast, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Nicaragua, Panama, Puerto Rico, Trinidad-Tobago, Venezuela, Venezuelan Antilles, Windward Is.
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)
Bermuda, Botswana, Brazil North, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, Brazil West-Central, Central African Republic, China South-Central, China Southeast, Comoros, Cyprus, East Himalaya, Ecuador, El Salvador, Florida, French Guiana, Ghana, Guinea, Guyana, Hawaii, India, Jawa, Kenya, KwaZulu-Natal, Lebanon-Syria, Lesser Sunda Is., Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nansei-shoto, New Caledonia, New Guinea, New South Wales, Northern Provinces, Pakistan, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Queensland, Réunion, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Swaziland, Taiwan, Tanzania, Thailand, Uganda, Vanuatu, Vietnam, Zambia, Zaïre, Zimbabwe