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Brazilian Nightshade

Solanum seaforthianum

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Solanales ›Family: Solanaceae ›Genus: Solanum

About

Solanum seaforthianum, the Brazilian nightshade, is a flowering evergreen vine of the Solanaceae family native to tropical South America. As a member of the Solanum genus, it is related to such plants as the tomato and potato. It is characterized by clusters of four to seven leaves and can climb to a height of 6 m (20 ft) given enough room. It blooms in the mid to late summer with clusters of star-shaped purple inflorescence followed by scarlet...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Brazilian Nightshade?
The scientific name of Brazilian Nightshade is Solanum seaforthianum.
What is the conservation status of Brazilian Nightshade?
The Brazilian Nightshade has a conservation status of Not Evaluated.
What kingdom does Brazilian Nightshade belong to?
Brazilian Nightshade belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does Brazilian Nightshade belong to?
Brazilian Nightshade belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does Brazilian Nightshade belong to?
Brazilian Nightshade belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does Brazilian Nightshade belong to?
Brazilian Nightshade belongs to the order Solanales.
What family does Brazilian Nightshade belong to?
Brazilian Nightshade belongs to the family Solanaceae.
What genus does Brazilian Nightshade belong to?
Brazilian Nightshade belongs to the genus Solanum.