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African eggplant

Solanum macrocarpon

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Solanales ›Family: Solanaceae ›Genus: Solanum

About

Solanum macrocarpon otherwise known as the African eggplant or gboma is a plant of the Solanaceae family. S. macrocarpon is a tropical perennial plant that is closely related to the eggplant. S. macrocarpon originated from West Africa, but is now widely distributed in Central and East Africa. Through an introduction from West Africa, the plant also grows in the Caribbean, South America, and some parts of Southeast Asia. S. macrocarpon is widely cultivated for its use...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of African eggplant?
The scientific name of African eggplant is Solanum macrocarpon.
What is the conservation status of African eggplant?
The African eggplant has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does African eggplant belong to?
African eggplant belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does African eggplant belong to?
African eggplant belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does African eggplant belong to?
African eggplant belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does African eggplant belong to?
African eggplant belongs to the order Solanales.
What family does African eggplant belong to?
African eggplant belongs to the family Solanaceae.
What genus does African eggplant belong to?
African eggplant belongs to the genus Solanum.