Solanum lanceifolium
Family: Solanaceae
What it is like
A woody vine. It has curved spines that enable it to attach to other plants. The vine grows 2-6 m long. The stems are cylinder shaped and hairy. The leaves are alternate and 10-18 cm long by 4-7 cm wide. They are narrowly oval. The leaves are dull and they are lighter green underneath. The leaves and leaf stalks can have spines. The flowers are in groups 2-4 cm long. The flowers have lobes about 1 cm long. The fruit is a round berry and red or orange. They can be 1.3 cm across. There are several seeds.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Andes, Antilles, Central America, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Mexico, Puerto Rico, South Africa, South America, Southern Africa, Venezuela, West Indies
How it is used for food
It is cultivated.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
In Central America is flowers and fruits from January to August.