EPPO Global Database

Solanum elaeagnifolium(SOLEL)

Distribution details in Italy

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2010: Present, restricted distribution
Comments
Introduced.

EPPO Reporting Service (2006/018) : no detailed information on the situation in Italy.

EPPO Reporting Service (2006/075) : mainly centre and south, also Sardegna and Sicilia.
References
* Boyd JW, Murray DS, Tyrl RJ (1984) Silverleaf nightshade, Solanum elaeagnifolium, origin, distribution and relation to man. Economic Botany, 38(2), 210-217; 41.

* Brunel S, Schrader G, Brundu G, Fried G (2010) Emerging invasive alien plants for the Mediterranean Basin. Bulletin OEPP/EPPO Bulletin 40(2), 219-238.

* Martino, A di (1956) Una stazione di “Solanum elaeagnifolium Cav. var. leprosum” in Sicilia. Lav. Reale Ist. Bot. Palermo 15, 114-120.
Situation in neighbouring countries
Country State Status
France Present, few occurrences view...
Switzerland Absent, pest no longer present view...