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berenjena

Solanum melongena

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across Africa (10 countries), Asia (4 countries), Europe (16 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

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Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (planta)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Solanales (Solanales)
Family
Solanaceae
Genus
Solanum
Species
Solanum melongena (berenjena)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish berenjena
French Aubergine
German Aubergine
Portuguese beringela
Turkish Patlican

Similar Species in Solanum

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berenjena cimarrona
Solanum torvum
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cocona
Solanum sessiliflorum
Not Evaluated
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espina de manglar
Solanum tampicense
Not Evaluated
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fona-de-porca
Solanum mauritianum
Not Evaluated
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frutilla
Solanum lycopersicum
Not Evaluated
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Frutillo
Solanum dolichosepalum
Not Evaluated
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Galápagos tomato
Solanum galapagense
Least Concern
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guindilla
Solanum seaforthianum
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of berenjena?
The scientific name of berenjena is Solanum melongena. It belongs to the genus Solanum.
Where does berenjena live?
berenjena is found in Widely distributed across Africa (10 countries), Asia (4 countries), Europe (16 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Angola, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Chad, Colombia, Comoros, Congo (DRC).
What family does berenjena belong to?
berenjena (Solanum melongena) belongs to the genus Solanum, which is part of the taxonomic family Solanaceae.
What kingdom does berenjena belong to?
berenjena (Solanum melongena) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (planta).
What are the closest relatives of berenjena?
The closest relatives of berenjena in the genus Solanum include berenjena cimarrona, cocona, espina de manglar, fona-de-porca, frutilla.

Native Range — 33 Countries

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Genus Solanum — 20 Species

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berenjena
Solanum melongena
NE
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berenjena cimarrona
Solanum torvum
NE 🐾
cocona
Solanum sessiliflorum
NE 🐾
espina de manglar
Solanum tampicense
NE 🐾
fona-de-porca
Solanum mauritianum
NE 🐾
frutilla
Solanum lycopersicum
NE 🐾
Frutillo
Solanum dolichosepalum
NE 🐾
Galápagos tomato
Solanum galapagense
LC 🐾
guindilla
Solanum seaforthianum
NE 🐾
hierba del muerto
Solanum cardiophyllum
LC 🐾
hierba mora
Solanum nigrum
LC 🐾
hierba mora negra
Solanum americanum
LC 🐾
Lima Tomate
Solanum betaceum
NE 🐾
lulo
Solanum quitoense
NE 🐾
mata cucaracha
Solanum capsicoides
NE 🐾
papa
Solanum tuberosum
NE 🐾
papa cimarrona
Solanum stoloniferum
LC 🐾
papa cimarrona
Solanum bulbocastanum
LC 🐾
Papa de Zorro
Solanum lignicaule
EN 🐾
pepino
Solanum muricatum
NE
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