downy thorn-apple
Datura metel L.
Datura metel, a shrub-like annual or short-lived perennial, is native to warmer regions worldwide and is naturalized in many areas. It is known by several common names, including Indian thornapple, Hindu datura, and devil's trumpet. The plant belongs to the Solanaceae family and was first described by Linnaeus in 1753. It is widely distributed in regions such as India, where it is referred to as dhatūra in Hindi, and has been naturalized in parts of Europe, including Hungary and Malta.
Description
Datura metel is a member of the Solanaceae family and is recognized for its shrub-like growth habit. It is commonly found in tropical and subtropical climates and has been introduced to various regions, including parts of Europe, Africa, and the Americas. The plant is known by multiple common names, such as Indian thornapple and devil's trumpet. It is particularly notable in India, where it has historical significance and is known by the name dhatūra. The species was first published by Linnaeus in 1753 and is naturalized in a wide range of countries, including Turkey, South Africa, and parts of South America.
Other common names
Jimsonweedhoary thorn-applemeteldowny thorn-appleHindu daturaHindu thorn-applehorn-of-plentypurple thorn-appleFireweedentire-leaved thorn-apple
Distribution
Ontario · Quebec · BR · TR · TW · ZA · SC · HR · SA · CK · NP · NU · VC · KM · MU · Bucaramanga | Floridablanca · YT · Hungary · Malta · Turkey (in Europe) · AG · MW · SE · OM · IN · AO · CN · ST · ZM · KE
Synonyms
Brugmansia waymanniDatura albaDatura alba var. africanumDatura bojeriDatura cornucopiaDatura fastuosaDatura fastuosa var. albaDatura hummatuDatura metelDatura nilhummatuStramonium fastuosumStramonium metelDatura hummatu var. dubiaDatura hummatu var. rubraDatura hummatu var. fastuosaDatura cornucopia