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bugweed

Solanum mauritianum

Taxonomy

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

About

Solanum mauritianum is a small tree or shrub native to South America, including Northern Argentina, Southern Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay. It has become a widespread invasive weed in Azores Islands, Cook Islands, Fiji, Hawai‘i, New Caledonia, Norfolk Island, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Réunion Island, Mauritius, Madagascar, Australia, New Zealand, India, Sri Lanka and several southern African countries. Its common names include earleaf nightshade (or "ear-leaved nightshade"), woolly nightshade, flannel weed, bugweed, tobacco weed, tobacco bush, wild tobacco...

Frequently Asked Questions

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