Solanum tampicense
Scrambling Nightshade
Also known as: Solanum amazonium KerGawl. +3 more
- Solanum amazonium KerGawl.
- Solanum carolinense Mill.
- Solanum houstonii Dunel
- Solanum obtusifolium M.Martens & Galeotti
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Solanaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a scrambling shrub.
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Solanum tampicense (commonly known as Scrambling nightshade) is a scrambling shrub belonging to the Solanaceae family. Naturally occurring in North America and South America, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. The genus Solanum is notably large, comprising more than 1200 species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean, Central America, Mexico, Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Belize, Cayman Is., Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Venezuela
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)
Florida, Texas