Solanum viarum
Family Solanaceae
Species Profile
| Species classification | Invasive [NSW's Noxious Weeds] |
| Common names | Tropical Soda Apple |
| Synonyms | Solanum chloranthum DC.; Solanum khasianum var. chatterjeeanum Sengupta; Solanum viridiflorum Ruiz & Pav. |
| Longevity | Perennial |
| Growth form | Shrub |
| Seed dispersal morphology | Fleshy fruit/Edible/Aril; Adhesive (burrs, sticky, awns, hairs etc); Hydrochorous (buoyant fruit) |
| Maximum height (m) | 2 |
| Capable of vegetative reproduction | Yes |
| Native range | South America |
| Exotic range (Australia) | NSW |
| Exotic range (other) | North America, Asia |
| Habitat types (exotic) | Pastures, Riparian areas, Forests, Roadsides, Agricultural land |
| Soil type (exotic) | Well drained, Sandy, Loamy |
| Decade of introduction | 2010 |
Rating [?]
| Climate scenario | Australia | ACT | NSW | NT | QLD | SA | TAS | VIC | WA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current climate | 30 | 4 | 38 | 4 | 30 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 12 |
| RCP 8.5 2050 | 30 | 4 | 30 | 12 | 38 | 8 | 16 | 20 | 12 |
| RCP 8.5 2070 | 30 | 4 | 42 | 16 | 30 | 8 | 16 | 12 | 12 |
Maps of Habitat Suitability & Recorded Occurrences
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Current suitable habitat
2050 suitable habitat
(RCP 8.5)
2070 suitable habitat
(RCP 8.5)
Recorded occurrences
(Australia)
Recorded occurrences
(global)
Images
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Further Information
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