Hairy-fruited eggplant
Solanum ferox
Family: Solanaceae
What it is like
A small prickly shrub. It grows 1-2 m tall. The flowers are white. The fruit are orange and fuzzy. They are 5 cm across.
There are about 1400 Solanum species. There are 4 different plants named Solanum ferox with 4 different authorities.
Where it is found
A tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Australia, Brunei, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Northeastern India, Pacific, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, SE Asia, Thailand
How it is used for food
The fruit are used in sour relish. (The fruit get more acid as they get ripe.) They are used in curries.
It is a commercially cultivated vegetable.
Edible parts
Fruit, seeds, vegetable
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Anachundai, Balbalusangi, Bangko, Garbhada, Haladigulla anesundegida, Hepi sokran, Kotayeng, Khunthai, Ma uk muak, Molakkai, Mulakkayi, Nbabawk, Rambegun, Sin-hkayan, Sin-kadi, Talong gubat, Tarabi, Terong asam, Terong bulu, Theso keho, Titabhekuri, Velutha vazuthana