Hidden nightshade
Solanum occultum

Family: Solanaceae

What it is like

A shrub. It can grow 1-8 m tall. The fruit is oval or round and 3-5 cm long and wide. They are yellow.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows between 100-1,200 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

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

How it is used for food

The fruit are used for juice and drinks.

Edible parts

Seeds, fruit

How it is grown

Plants can be grown from seed.

Its other names

Local names

Berenjena de montana, Gallinaso sacha, Gallinazo copal, Ko pi, Mee oom be te ka, Munnejendas, Nemponcan, Pakupkus, Sacha macho, Tomate de arbol, Wa so a, Yodil

Synonyms

Cyphomandra stellata Bohs;