The Makoi plant, or black nightshade (Solanum nigrum), is a member of the Solanaceae family.
Solanum nigrum typically grows as a weed in moist habitats in various soil types, including dry, shallow, stony, or deep soils. Solanum nigrum (Solanaceae), also known as Makoi or black nightshade, can grow in tropical and subtropical agro-climatic regions by sowing the seeds from April to May in fertilised nursery beds. It can also be used to reclaim degraded land.
The scientific classification of Solanum nigrum is as follows:
- Domain: Eukaryota
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Phylum: Spermatophyta
- Subphylum: Angiospermae
- Class: Dicotyledonae
- Order: Solanales
- Family: Solanaceae
- Genus: Solanum
- Species: Solanum nigrum
The Solanaceae, sometimes known as nightshades, is a family of flowering plants that includes decorative, weedy, agricultural plants, annual and perennial herbs, vines, lianas, shrubs, and trees. The Solanaceae family of flowering plants is one of the most attractive due to its extraordinary morphological and chemical variety, essential economic significance, and widespread distribution.
The family’s largest genus, Solanum, has over 2,000 species, making it significant economically and culturally for its food crops. The most significant of these are the tomato (S. lycopersicum), eggplant (S. melongena), and potato (Solanum tuberosum).
Related Links:
- Flower – Parts and Functions
- Floral Formula of Solanaceae
- Solanaceae, Fabaceae, Liliaceae: Family Description
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