About Common Nightshade
Solanum erianthum is a species of nightshade that is native to southern North America and northern South America. It has been introduced to other parts of the world and has a nearly pantropical distribution. Common names include mullein nightshade (that may also refer to S. donianum), velvet nightshade, and salvadora.
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Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Solanum erianthum
- Genus
- Solanum
- Family
- SOLANACEAE
- Habit
- Shrub
- Habitat
- Degraded semi-evergreen, moist deciduous forests, also in wasteland
- Native to
- South America
- Distribution
- Tropics
- Flowering & fruiting
- Throughout the year
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Local Names
- Hindi
- Akra, बन तमाखू Ban tamakhu
- Tamil
- Karimulli, Mulkathari, Sundai
- Telugu
- Budama, Rasagadi, Pittu
- Kannada
- Kadusonde, Kallarthi, Savudangi
- Malayalam
- Chunta, Erichunta, Malanjunta
- Marathi
- Kutri
Botanical family
Solanaceae
Nightshade/Tomato family
Common Nightshade belongs to the Solanaceae family.
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