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Solanum insanum

Family: Solanaceae


What it is like

A shrub. It can grow 1 m tall. It is prickly.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Asia, India, Madagascar, Mauritius, Nigeria, Philippines, SE Asia, West Africa


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Leaves


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Mullukathari

Synonyms

Solanum canescens Blume; Solanum cumingii Dunal; Solanum undatum Lam.; Solanum undatum Poir.; and several other