Solanum pittosporifolium

Family: Solanaceae

What it is like

A climbing herb. It grows 2 m tall. The stems can be hollow. The leaves are narrowly oval and 3-13 cm long by 2-6 cm wide. The fruit are shiny red berries. They are 5-12 mm across. The seeds are yellow.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant. It grows in forests between 500-2,500 m above sea level in southern China. In Sichuan and Yunnan.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, China, Indochina, SE Asia, Taiwan, Tibet, Vietnam

How it is used for food

Edible parts

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Solanum hidetaroi Masam.;