Solanum atropurpureum
Also known as: Solanum atropurpureum var. aureimicans Bitter +6 more
- Solanum atropurpureum var. aureimicans Bitter
- Solanum atropurpureum var. diaphanadenium Bitter
- Solanum atropurpureum var. ochrochlorum Dunal
- Solanum atropurpureum var. sanguineum Dunal
- Solanum atrosanguineum Dunal
- Solanum sanguineum Dunal
- Solanum vernicatum Lindl.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Solanaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub.
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Solanum atropurpureum is a shrub belonging to the Solanaceae family. Found natively in South America, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. It is part of the broad Solanum genus, encompassing over 1200 species globally.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Southern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina Northeast, Brazil North, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, Brazil West-Central, Colombia, Paraguay, Uruguay
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)
Germany