Solanum linnaeanum
Family Solanaceae
Species Profile
| Species classification | Naturalised |
| Common names | Afghan Thistle, Apple of Sodom, Apple-of-Sodom, Bitter Apple, Black-spined Nightshade, Dead Sea Apple, Devil's Apple, Poison Apple, Poison Bush, Poison Weed, Sodom's Apple, Sodom-apple |
| Synonyms | Solanum hermanni Symon; Solanum hermannii Dunal; Solanum sodomaeum F.Muell.; Solanum sodomeum L.; Solanum sodomeum var. hermannii Dunal |
| Longevity | Perennial |
| Growth form | Shrub |
| Seed dispersal morphology | Fleshy fruit/Edible/Aril |
| Maximum height (m) | 1 |
| Capable of vegetative reproduction | Yes |
| Native range | Africa, Europe |
| Exotic range (Australia) | WA, SA, QLD, NSW, Norfolk Island, VIC |
| Exotic range (other) | Pacific Ocean Islands, Africa, Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe |
| Habitat types (exotic) | Dry sclerophyll forest, Roadsides, Disturbed areas, Bushland, Wastelands, Pastures |
| Soil type (exotic) | Sandy, Alkaline |
| Decade of introduction | 1800 |
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| Climate scenario | Australia | ACT | NSW | NT | QLD | SA | TAS | VIC | WA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current climate | 30 | 0 | 38 | 0 | 32 | 30 | 4 | 36 | 38 |
| RCP 8.5 2050 | 28 | 2 | 38 | 0 | 30 | 42 | 8 | 26 | 38 |
| RCP 8.5 2070 | 28 | 2 | 34 | 0 | 28 | 42 | 10 | 32 | 36 |
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)
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