WeedFutures.net: Species Profile

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Family Solanaceae

Species Profile

Species classification	Invasive [Weeds of National Significance; NSW's Noxious Weeds]
Common names	Bull-nettle, Prairie-berry, Satansbos, Silver Nightshade, Silver-leaf Bitter-apple, Silver-leaf Nightshade, Silver-leaved Nightshade, Silverleaf-nettle, Tomato Weed, Trompillo, White Horse Nettle, White Nightshade
Synonyms	Solanum dealbatum Lindl.; Solanum elaeagnifolium f. benkei Standl.; Solanum elaeagnifolium var. albiflorum Cockerell; Solanum elaeagnifolium var. angustifolium Kuntze; Solanum elaeagnifolium var. argyrocroton Griseb.; Solanum elaeagnifolium var. grandiflorum Griseb.; Solanum elaeagnifolium var. leprosum (Ortega) Dunal; Solanum elaeagnifolium var. obtusifolium (Dunal) Dunal; Solanum elaeagnifolium var. ovalifolium Kuntze; Solanum flavidum Torr.; Solanum leprosum Ortega; Solanum obtusifolium Dunal; Solanum roemerianum Scheele; Solanum saponaceum Hook.; Solanum texense Engelm. & A.Gray
Longevity	Perennial
Growth form	Herb
Seed dispersal morphology	Fleshy fruit/Edible/Aril
Maximum height (m)	1
Capable of vegetative reproduction	Yes
Native range	North America
Exotic range (Australia)	NSW, NT, QLD, VIC, SA, WA
Exotic range (other)	Africa, Asia, Europe, Mediterranean
Habitat types (exotic)	Agricultural land, Disturbed areas (including trails), Pastures, Wastelands
Soil type (exotic)	Most soil types
Decade of introduction	1900

National Climate Change Impact

Invasive Class 3

The area of suitable habitat and the habitat suitability of observations, for this species, are projected to decrease or remain the same under RCP 8.5 2065 compared to current climate suitability.

Maps of Habitat Suitability & Recorded Occurrences

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