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soda-apple nightshade

Solanum aculeastrum

Taxonomy

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

About

Solanum aculeastrum is commonly known as soda apple, sodaapple nightshade, goat apple, poison apple, or more ambiguously as "bitter-apple". It is a poisonous nightshade species from Africa and not related to true apples. The term "soda apple" probably derives from "Sodom apple", modified due to the fruit's detergent properties.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of soda-apple nightshade?
The scientific name of soda-apple nightshade is Solanum aculeastrum.
What is the conservation status of soda-apple nightshade?
The soda-apple nightshade has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does soda-apple nightshade belong to?
soda-apple nightshade belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does soda-apple nightshade belong to?
soda-apple nightshade belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does soda-apple nightshade belong to?
soda-apple nightshade belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does soda-apple nightshade belong to?
soda-apple nightshade belongs to the order Solanales.
What family does soda-apple nightshade belong to?
soda-apple nightshade belongs to the family Solanaceae.
What genus does soda-apple nightshade belong to?
soda-apple nightshade belongs to the genus Solanum.