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African eggplant

Solanum macrocarpon

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About

The African eggplant (Solanum macrocarpon) is a species in the genus Solanum. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found across Africa (5 countries) and South America (Brazil).

🇷🇼 Rwanda 🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇬🇳 Guinea 🇨🇩 Congo (DRC) 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇲🇬 Madagascar

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (bitki)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Solanales (Solanales)

Species

Solanum macrocarpon (African eggplant)

Names in Other Languages

French aubergine africaine

German afrikanische Aubergine

Portuguese beringela-africana

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of African eggplant?

The scientific name of African eggplant is Solanum macrocarpon. It belongs to the genus Solanum.

Where does African eggplant live?

African eggplant is found in Found across Africa (5 countries) and South America (Brazil).. Countries include Brazil, Congo (DRC), Guinea, Madagascar, Rwanda, Seychelles.

What family does African eggplant belong to?

African eggplant (Solanum macrocarpon) belongs to the genus Solanum, which is part of the taxonomic family Solanaceae.

What kingdom does African eggplant belong to?

African eggplant (Solanum macrocarpon) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (bitki).

What are the closest relatives of African eggplant?

The closest relatives of African eggplant in the genus Solanum include Patates, Patlican, Black Nightshade, Brazilian nightshade, Brazilian potato-tree.