Common Thorn-Apple
Datura stramonium L.
Datura stramonium L. is a species in the Solanaceae family, commonly known as Common Thorn-Apple. It is native to Central America and has been introduced to many regions worldwide, including parts of Canada, Portugal, and several islands. The plant is classified as an aggressive invasive species in both temperate and tropical climates. It is known for containing tropane alkaloids, which are psychoactive and potentially toxic. The species was first published in 1753. A detailed discussion of its nomenclatural history is provided in botanical literature, including the designation of a lectotype.
Description
Datura stramonium is a member of the Datura genus in the nightshade family Solanaceae. It is a flowering plant that has been used in traditional medicine and as a hallucinogen. However, due to its toxic properties and the unpleasant effects it can cause, it is not commonly abused. The plant is found in various parts of the world and is considered an invasive species in many regions. The nomenclatural history of the species includes a discussion of its lectotype designation, as detailed in botanical literature.
Other common names
Common Thorn-AppleDevil'S-AppleFalse Castor-OilFireweedJamestown WeedJimson WeedJimsonweedMad AppleMoonflowerPurple Thorn-AppleStinkwortStramonium JimsonweedThorn AppleThorn-Apple
Distribution
Alberta · British Columbia · Manitoba · New Brunswick · Nova Scotia · Ontario · Prince Edward Island · Quebec · Saskatchewan · Açores · Madeira · Portugal Continental · BR · Corvo Island · Faial Island · Flores Island · Graciosa Island · Pico Island · Santa Maria Island · São Jorge Island · São Miguel Island · Terceira Island · Madeira Island · Porto Santo island · SFF Iguaque · FI · NO · SE · TR · RU
Synonyms
Datura bernhardiiDatura bertoloniiDatura inermisDatura muricataDatura stramoniumDatura stramoniumDatura stramonium var. inermisDatura stramonium var. tatulaDatura tatulaDatura wallichiiStramonium tatulaStramonium vulgareStramonium vulgareDatura stramonium f. inermisDatura stramonium f. tatulaDatura stramonium f. tatulaDatura stramonium var. chalybeaDatura stramonium