Solanum jamaicense
| Solanum jamaicense | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Solanales |
| Family: | Solanaceae |
| Genus: | Solanum |
| Species: | S. jamaicense |
| Binomial name | |
| Solanum jamaicense | |
Solanum jamaicense, commonly known as Jamaican nightshade, is a species of shrub or liana in the family of Solanaceae which is native to the Caribbean Islands and areas of Central and South America.[2] It was traditionally used as a medicinal plant in indigenous medicines and its fruit was consumed as food. In recent years it has become an invasive species in places like Indonesia and the US state of Florida.[3][4]
References
- ↑ "Solanum jamaicense". International Union for Conservation of Nature. Retrieved 29 August 2026.
- ↑ "Solanum jamaicense Mill.". World Checklist of Selected Plant Families. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 18 August 2026.
- ↑ Diaz R; Overholt WA; Langeland K. "Jamaican Nightshade (Solanum jamaicense): A Threat to Florida's Hammocks". Invasive Plant Science and Management. Retrieved 18 August 2026.
- ↑ Nia Yuliani; Ridwan Rachmadi; Ade Ayu Oksari; Irvan Fadli Wanda. "Antioxidant activity of invasive species Solanum jamaicense". Nusantara Bioscience. Retrieved 18 August 2026.