West Indian nightshade
(Solanum ptychanthum)
This species is Native to certain parts of the United States but may be invasive to others
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Maps
EDDMapS Distribution - This map is incomplete and is based only on current site and county level reports made by experts, herbaria, and literature. For more information, visit www.eddmaps.org
State Lists - This map identifies those states that have this species on their invasive species list or law.
Taxonomic Rank
| Domain: Eukarya |
| Kingdom: Plantae |
| Phylum: Magnoliophyta |
| Class: Magnoliopsida |
| Superorder: Asteranae |
| Order: Solanales |
| Family: Solanaceae |
| Genus: Solanum |
| Solanum ptychanthum |
Synonyms and Other Names
Other Common Names:
eastern black nightshade
Related Scientific Names:
Solanum ptycanthum Dunal (Synonym)
References
Common Name Reference: Integrated Taxonomic Information System on-line database.
Scientific Name Reference: Integrated Taxonomic Information System on-line database.