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Nipple fruit

Solanum mammosum

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (Botswana, Congo (DRC), Seychelles), Asia (4 countries), Europe (Austria), North America (8 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Samoa), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇲🇾 Malaysia 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇦🇬 Antigua and Barbuda 🇧🇳 Brunei 🇮🇳 India 🇦🇹 Austria 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇬🇹 Guatemala 🇭🇳 Honduras 🇯🇲 Jamaica 🇻🇨 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 🇼🇸 Samoa 🇧🇼 Botswana 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇨🇩 Congo (DRC) 🇧🇧 Barbados 🇧🇷 Brazil

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (植物)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (被子植物門)

Class

Magnoliopsida (モクレン綱)

Species

Solanum mammosum (Nipple fruit)

Names in Other Languages

German Zitzen-Nachtschatten

Portuguese beringela

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American Black Nightshade

Solanum seaforthianum

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Brazilian potato-tree

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Nipple fruit?

The scientific name of Nipple fruit is Solanum mammosum. It belongs to the genus Solanum.

Where does Nipple fruit live?

Nipple fruit is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Botswana, Congo (DRC), Seychelles), Asia (4 countries), Europe (Austria), North America (8 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Samoa), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Antigua and Barbuda, Austria, Barbados, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei, Colombia, Congo (DRC), Cuba, Guatemala.

What family does Nipple fruit belong to?

Nipple fruit (Solanum mammosum) belongs to the genus Solanum, which is part of the taxonomic family Solanaceae.

What kingdom does Nipple fruit belong to?

Nipple fruit (Solanum mammosum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).

What are the closest relatives of Nipple fruit?

The closest relatives of Nipple fruit in the genus Solanum include American Black Nightshade, Black Nightshade, Bitter Apple, Brazilian nightshade, Brazilian potato-tree.