Solanaceae

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Solanaceae

Description Solanaceae, also known as the nightshade family, is a diverse group of flowering plants that includes over 3,000 species. These plants are found all over the world, from the tropics to the arctic. Many of them are used for food, medicine, and ornamental purposes. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Angiosperms Class Dicotyledons Order Solanales Family Solanaceae Genus…
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Withania Somnifera

Withania Somnifera, commonly known as ashwagandha, is a small shrub native to India, North Africa, and the Middle East. It is a member of the nightshade family, Solanaceae. It has been used for centuries in Ayurvedic medicine for its medicinal properties, and it is now gaining popularity in Western medicine as well. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Spermatophyta…
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Physochlaina

Description Physochlaina is a genus of flowering plants in the family Solanaceae. The genus consists of about 20 species, which are native to South America. The name Physochlaina is derived from the Greek words “physo” meaning bladder and “chlaina” meaning cloak, referring to the inflated calyx that covers the fruit. These plants are known for their attractive flowers and unique…
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Nicotiana Repanda

Description Nicotiana Repanda, commonly known as the flowering tobacco, is a species of flowering plant in the nightshade family Solanaceae. It is native to South America, and its leaves and flowers contain nicotine. It is an annual or short-lived perennial plant that can grow up to 5 feet tall. The leaves are large and oval-shaped, and the flowers are trumpet-shaped…
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Solanum Mauritianum

Description Solanum Mauritianum, commonly known as giant devil’s fig or bugweed, is a fast-growing shrub that belongs to the Solanaceae family. It is native to South America, but now grows in many tropical and subtropical regions around the world. The plant can grow up to 5 meters tall and produces small white flowers that develop into yellow or orange berries.…
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Solanum Aculeatissimum

Description Solanum Aculeatissimum, also known as the prickly nightshade, is a species of flowering plant in the family Solanaceae. It is a shrub that is native to Africa and Madagascar. The plant has prickly stems and leaves, and produces small, white flowers that bloom in clusters. The fruit of the plant is a small, round berry that turns from green…
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Atropa

Description Atropa, also known as deadly nightshade, is a poisonous plant from the Solanaceae family. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and Western Asia. The plant has been used for medicinal purposes since ancient times, but its high toxicity levels make it extremely dangerous if ingested. Atropa contains tropane alkaloids, which can cause hallucinations, delirium, and even death. Taxonomic…
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Anthocercis Littorea

Anthocercis littorea, commonly known as coast anthocercis, is a flowering plant species that belongs to the family Solanaceae. This plant is endemic to Australia and can be found in Western Australia, South Australia, and Victoria. It is a small shrub that can grow up to 1.5 meters tall and 1 meter wide. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Spermatophyta…
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Anthocercis

Description Anthocercis is a genus of flowering plants that belongs to the family Solanaceae. The name Anthocercis is derived from the Greek words ‘anthos’ which means flower and ‘kerkos’ which means tail. This genus includes around 20 species of evergreen shrubs and small trees, mostly found in the southern hemisphere, especially in Australia and South Africa. The flowers of Anthocercis…
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