Barbey nightshade
Solanum barbeyanum

Family: Solanaceae

What it is like

A shrub or woody vine. It grows 4 m long. The stems have spines. The flowers are white. The fruit are round and orange.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in the Amazon rainforest.

Countries/locations it is found in

Amazon, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, South America (country/location of origin)

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Airo cuncuna, Amor de suegra, Dakamenka, Ituix, Iwianchri kukucri, Kasha waska, Kukuchi, Kukuchunum, Kukuek, Mashua, Melancia-de-praia, Melancininha, Naranjilla de espina, Noja sifa tton'tto, Paucu, Takamenka, Terench, Tomate de monte, Tome menika, Una de gato, Fruto bayo

Synonyms

Solanum megistophyllidium Bitter;