Solanum bahamense
Bahama Nightshade, Cancer Berry
Other regional names: Cankerberry
- Cankerberry
Also known as: Solanum anacanthum Dunal +13 more
- Solanum anacanthum Dunal
- Solanum bahamense Griseb., 1861
- Solanum bahamense var. bahamense
- Solanum bahamense var. inerme Dunal
- Solanum bahamense var. lanceolatum Griseb.
- Solanum bahamense var. subarmatum (Willd.) O.E.Schulz
- Solanum cestrifolium Willd. ex Dunal
- Solanum decurtatum Standl. & Steyerm.
- Solanum enoplocalyx var. mexicanum Dunal
- Solanum fruticosum Mill.
- Solanum hebecarpum Salzm. ex Sendtn.
- Solanum igneum L.
- Solanum igneum var. inerme Dunal
- Solanum igneum var. parvifolium Vahl
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Solanaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or tree.
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Solanum bahamense (commonly known as Bahama Nightshade or Cancer Berry) is a shrub or tree within the Solanaceae family. It is found natively in North America and South America. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean, Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bahamas, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Florida, Haiti, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Puerto Rico, Windward Is.
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)
Andaman Is.