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Aubergine

Solanum melongena

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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 (plante)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Solanales (Solanales)

Species

Solanum melongena (Aubergine)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish berenjena

French Aubergine

German Aubergine

Portuguese beringela

Turkish Patlican

Similar Species in Solanum

Solanum pseudocapsicum

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Morelle

Solanum sisymbriifolium

morelle à baies luisantes

Solanum nitidibaccatum

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Morelle à feuilles de Chalef

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Not Evaluated

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Aubergine?

The scientific name of Aubergine is Solanum melongena. It belongs to the genus Solanum.

Where does Aubergine live?

Aubergine 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 Aubergine belong to?

Aubergine (Solanum melongena) belongs to the genus Solanum, which is part of the taxonomic family Solanaceae.

What kingdom does Aubergine belong to?

Aubergine (Solanum melongena) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plante).

What are the closest relatives of Aubergine?

The closest relatives of Aubergine in the genus Solanum include aubergine africaine, aubergine amère, lyciet, Morelle, Morelle.