tobacco
Nicotiana paniculata L.
Nicotiana paniculata, known as small-flowered tobacco, is a member of the Solanaceae family. It is native to western Peru and has been introduced to the Canary Islands. This species is one of the parent plants of Nicotiana rustica, a species with economic significance.
Description
Nicotiana paniculata is a flowering plant in the nightshade family, Solanaceae. It is indigenous to western Peru and has been introduced to the Canary Islands. It plays a role in the parentage of Nicotiana rustica, which is cultivated for its use in traditional and commercial applications. The species was first described in 1753 by Carl Linnaeus.
Other common names
tobacco
Distribution
Canary Is. · ES · Peru
Synonyms
Nicotiana cerinthoidesNicotiana paniculata var. cerinthoidesNicotiana paniculata var. paniculata
