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Patlican

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 (bitki)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Solanales (Solanales)

Species

Solanum melongena (Patlican)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish berenjena

French Aubergine

German Aubergine

Portuguese beringela

Turkish Patlican

Similar Species in Solanum

Mozambique Bitter Apple

Solanum seaforthianum

Not Evaluated

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Brazilian potato-tree

Solanum wrightii

Least Concern

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Heartleaf horsenettle

Solanum cardiophyllum

American Black Nightshade

Solanum americanum

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Patlican?

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

Where does Patlican live?

Patlican 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 Patlican belong to?

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

What kingdom does Patlican belong to?

Patlican (Solanum melongena) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (bitki).

What are the closest relatives of Patlican?

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