Solanum viarum
Tropical Soda Apple
Also known as: Cyphomandra viridiflora (Ruiz & Pav.) Sendtn. +3 more
- Cyphomandra viridiflora (Ruiz & Pav.) Sendtn.
- Pionandra viridiflora (Ruiz & Pav.) Miers
- Solanum khasianum subsp. chatterjeeanum Sengupta & Sengupta
- Solanum khasianum var. chatterjeeanum Sengupta
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Solanaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual or shrub.
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Solanum viarum (commonly known as Tropical Soda Apple) is a shrub within the Solanaceae family. It is found natively in South America. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Southern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina Northeast, Bolivia, Brazil North, Brazil Northeast, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, Brazil West-Central, Colombia, Paraguay, Peru, 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)
Alabama, Assam, China South-Central, China Southeast, East Himalaya, Florida, Georgia, Honduras, India, Korea, KwaZulu-Natal, Laos, Lesser Sunda Is., Louisiana, Mexico Central, Mississippi, Myanmar, Nepal, New South Wales, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Queensland, Sierra Leone, South Australia, South Carolina, Swaziland, Taiwan, Tennessee, Texas, Thailand, Vietnam, West Himalaya, Zaïre