Solanum marginatum
Purple African Nightshade, White Edge Nightshade
Other regional names: White Margin Nightshade
- White Margin Nightshade
Also known as: Solanum abyssinicum Jacq. ex Vitman +7 more
- Solanum abyssinicum Jacq. ex Vitman
- Solanum argyacantha Dum.Cours.
- Solanum argyracanthum Dum.Cours.
- Solanum argyracanthum St.-Lag.
- Solanum cabiliense E.Vilm.
- Solanum cabiliense var. argenteum E.Vilm.
- Solanum marginatum var. polyhoplum Bitter
- Solanum marginatum var. polylophum Bitter
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Solanaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub or shrub.
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Found natively in Africa, Solanum marginatum (commonly known as Purple African nightshade or White-Edge Nightshade) is a shrub belonging to the Solanaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northeast Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia
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)
Azores, Bolivia, California, Canary Is., Chile Central, Colombia, Ecuador, Germany, Juan Fernández Is., Mexico Central, Mexico Northeast, Morocco, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria