Solanum melongena L.

  • Filed As

    Solanaceae
    Solanum melongena L.

  • Collector(s)

    A. L. Ososki 285 with J. Saborío, [the following collector is not shown on the label:] E. Marte, 18 Mar 2001

  • Location

    Dominican Republic. La Vega. Jarabacoa, Monabao, Los Calabazos, Doña Lorenzo's home garden.

  • Habitat

    Home garden.

  • Description

    Shrub to 1m, leaves and stems with spines, flower and fruit purple. Phenology of specimen: Flower, Fertile.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 00743978

    Occurrence ID: 07ded2eb-58b9-4445-a06a-7c0d702c9be4

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  • Kingdom

    Plantae

  • Division

    Magnoliophyta

  • Order

    Solanales

  • Family

    Solanaceae

  • All Determinations

    Solanum melongena L. det B. Peguero, 06 Jun 2001

  • Explore Further

    Eggplant
  • Region

    West Indies

  • Country

    Dominican Republic

  • State/Province

    La Vega

  • Locality

    Jarabacoa, Monabao, Los Calabazos, Doña Lorenzo's home garden.

  • Elevation

    Alt. 718 m. (2356 ft.)

  • Coordinates

    19.077, -70.7251

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No. 285	Solanaceae
Solarium melongena L.
det. Peguero, B., 06 Jun 2001
Dominican Republic. La Vega: Jarabacoa, Monabao, Los
Calabazos, Dona Lorenzo’s home garden. 19°4’37.29",
70°43’30.2". ca. 718 m. Home garden.
Shrub to lm, leaves and stems with spines, flower and
fruit purple. Medicinal plant. Food plant.
N.V.: berenjena de comer [Spanish]
A. Ososki & J. Saborio	18	Mar	2001
00743978