Solanum campylacanthum Hochst. ex A.Rich. is a plant in the Solanaceae family, order Solanales, kingdom Plantae. Toxic/Poisonous.

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Solanum campylacanthum Hochst. ex A.Rich.

Solanum campylacanthum Hochst. ex A.Rich.

Solanum campylacanthum is a common poisonous flowering nightshade widespread across African grasslands, savannas and woodlands.

Family
Genus
Solanum
Order
Solanales
Class
Magnoliopsida

⚠️ Is Solanum campylacanthum Hochst. ex A.Rich. Poisonous?

Yes, Solanum campylacanthum Hochst. ex A.Rich. (Solanum campylacanthum Hochst. ex A.Rich.) is classified as poisonous or toxic. Toxicity risk detected (mainly via ingestion); avoid direct contact and ingestion. Never consume or handle this species without proper identification by an expert.

About Solanum campylacanthum Hochst. ex A.Rich.

Solanum campylacanthum is a species of flowering plant that belongs to the nightshade family, Solanaceae. It is a very common species that grows widely across grasslands, savannas, and woodlands. It is distributed throughout eastern, central, and southern Africa. The fruits of this species are poisonous, though they have been used in traditional medicine.

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Taxonomy

Plantae Tracheophyta Magnoliopsida Solanales Solanaceae Solanum
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Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia, NCBI Taxonomy · Disclaimer

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