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Garden tomato

Solanum lycopersicum

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (8 countries), Asia (Japan, Turkey, Yemen), Europe (15 countries), North America (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (11 countries), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

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Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Solanales (Solanales)

Species

Solanum lycopersicum (Garden tomato)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish frutilla

French lyciet

German Tomate

Portuguese tomate

Similar Species in Solanum

American Black Nightshade

Solanum seaforthianum

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Solanum wrightii

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Garden tomato?

The scientific name of Garden tomato is Solanum lycopersicum. It belongs to the genus Solanum.

Where does Garden tomato live?

Garden tomato is found in Widely distributed across Africa (8 countries), Asia (Japan, Turkey, Yemen), Europe (15 countries), North America (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (11 countries), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Albania, Australia, Belgium, Belize, Brazil, Canada, Chad, Colombia, Comoros, Congo (DRC).

What family does Garden tomato belong to?

Garden tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) belongs to the genus Solanum, which is part of the taxonomic family Solanaceae.

What kingdom does Garden tomato belong to?

Garden tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Garden tomato?

The closest relatives of Garden tomato in the genus Solanum include African eggplant, American Black Nightshade, Apple Of Sodom, Bitter Apple, Bitter Nightshade.