Atropa acuminata
Indian Belladonna
Also known as: Atropa acuminata Royle ex Miers +2 more
- Atropa acuminata Royle ex Miers
- Atropa bella-donna var. acuminata (Royle ex Lindl.) W.Watson
- Atropa belladonna var. minor Dunal
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Solanaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Atropa acuminata (commonly known as Indian belladonna) is a herbaceous perennial within the Solanaceae family. It is found natively in Temperate Asia and Tropical Asia. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
Indian Subcontinent, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Afghanistan, Iran, Pakistan, West Himalaya
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Assam, India