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Solanum melongena

बैंगनHerb

Eggplant, aubergine, brinjal, or baigan is a plant species in the nightshade family Solanaceae. Solanum melongena is grown worldwide for its edible fruit, typically used as a vegetable in cooking.

FamilySolanaceae
GenusSolanum
NativeAsia
LifespanPerennial (commonly cultivated as an annual)

Taxonomy

The scientific classification of Solanum melongena.

Classification

KingdomPlantae
CladeTracheophytes
CladeAngiosperms
ClassMagnoliopsida
OrderSolanales
FamilySolanaceae
GenusSolanum
SpeciesS. melongena
Binomial NameSolanum melongena
AuthorLinnaeus
Common NameBrinjal
Life FormHerb
Growth HabitHerb

Taxonomic Hierarchy

KingdomPlantae
CladeTracheophytes
CladeAngiosperms
ClassMagnoliopsida
OrderSolanales
FamilySolanaceae
GenusSolanum

Taxonomic Notes

  • Hibiscus rosa-sinensis belongs to the family Malvaceae.
  • The genus Hibiscus includes over 200 species of shrubs, trees, and herbs.
  • This species is widely cultivated as an ornamental plant.