Solanaceous plants comprise over 90 genera and 2000 species, mainly growing over the tropics and temperate regions. The genus Solanum, with approximately 1,500 species, is the largest genus in Solanaceae and includes economically important species and being widely distributed in tropical centers and temperate regions. The family is also informally known as the nightshade or potato family. Alternatively, the name has been suggested to originate from the Latin verb solari, meaning "to soothe" or Latin word "solamen" meaning quieting, alluding to its sedative action. However, some species of...