Giant potato tree, Brazilian potato tree
Solanum wrightii

Family: Solanaceae

What it is like

A large shrub or small tree. It grows 8 m tall. The leaves have deep lobes. There are many flowers in a group. They are violet, deep purple or mauve. They are 6-8 m across. The fruit are red berries 4-5 cm across.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in open places and in forests.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Bolivia (country/location of origin), Brazil, Indonesia, Myanmar, SE Asia, South America

How it is used for food

The fruit are also mentioned as not edible.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Plants can be grown from seeds.

Its other names

Local names

Pohon terong raksasa, Terong bunga

Synonyms

Solanum setosicalyx Rusby;