Solanum melongena Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 1: 186. 1753.

"Habitat in Asia, Africa, America." RCN: 1475.

Lectotype ( Schönbeck-Temesy in Rechinger, Fl. Iranica 100: 70. 1972): Herb. Linn. No. 248.28 (LINN) .

Current name: Solanum melongena L. ( Solanaceae).