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Nicotiana rustica

Aztec Tobacco, Indian Tabacco
Other regional names: Native Tobacco +1 more
  • Native Tobacco
  • Nicotine Tobacco
Also known as: Nicotia rustica (L.) Opiz +16 more
  • Nicotia rustica (L.) Opiz
  • Nicotiana andicola Kunth
  • Nicotiana andicola Phil.
  • Nicotiana asiatica Schult.
  • Nicotiana brasilia Steud.
  • Nicotiana humilis Link
  • Nicotiana pavonii Dunal
  • Nicotiana pavonii var. rotundifolia Comes
  • Nicotiana pumila Steud.
  • Nicotiana pusilla Blanco
  • Nicotiana rugosa Mill.
  • Nicotiana rustica var. asiatica Schrank
  • Nicotiana rustica var. brasilia Schrank
  • Nicotiana rustica var. humilis Schrank
  • Nicotiana rustica var. major Alef.
  • Nicotiana rustica var. minor Alef.
  • Nicotiana rustica var. pavonii (Dunal) Goodsp.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Solanaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.

Naturally occurring in South America, Nicotiana rustica (commonly known as Aztec Tobacco or Indian Tabacco) is an annual belonging to the Solanaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in subtropical conditions.

Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Annual

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Peru

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)
Albania, Algeria, Altay, Angola, Assam, Austria, Baleares, Bangladesh, Belgium, Bolivia, British Columbia, Bulgaria, Burkina, Cameroon, Canary Is., Central African Republic, Central European Russia, Chad, China North-Central, China South-Central, China Southeast, Colombia, Corse, Cuba, Czechoslovakia, East European Russia, East Himalaya, Ecuador, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, France, Gambia, The, Germany, Ghana, Great Britain, Greece, Guinea, Hungary, Illinois, India, Ireland, Italy, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Korea, Krym, Libya, Malawi, Mali, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mexico Southeast, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Netherlands, New York, North European Russia, Ontario, Oregon, Pakistan, Primorye, Qinghai, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Sierra Leone, Sinai, South European Russia, Spain, Sudan, Switzerland, Tadzhikistan, Tanzania, Tasmania, Texas, Togo, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Uganda, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, West Himalaya, Xinjiang, Yemen, Yugoslavia, Zambia, Zimbabwe

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