Whitetip nightshade
Solanum chenopodioides

Family: Solanaceae

What it is like

A herb. It grows to 1 m high. It grows each year from seed. The leaves are 3-6 cm long by 1-3 cm wide. The fruit are round and 6-8 mm across.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant. It grows in coastal regions and near watercourses. It can grow in arid places. In Argentina it grows below 500 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Argentina, Australia, Brazil (country/location of origin), Chile, Mauritius, New Zealand, Paraguay, South Africa, Southern Africa, South America (country/location of origin)

How it is used for food

The fruit can be used for jam, jellies and processed products.

Edible parts

Fruit, leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Erva-moura, Maria-preta, Maria-pretinha

Synonyms

Solanum gracile Dunal; Solanum gracilius Herter;