Solanum memphiticum var. abyssinicum
J. F. Gmel, (Dunal) Cufod.
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Description
A tropical herb in the Solanaceae family, growing to approximately 70 cm high and producing black fruit.
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Edible Uses
The fruit is edible.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, Cameroon, Central Africa, East Africa, Ethiopia, Kenya, West Africa,
Synonyms
Solanum grossedentatum A. Rich.
References (3)
- Burkill, H. M., 1985, The useful plants of west tropical Africa, Vol. 5. Kew. (As Solanum grossedentatum)
- Lulekal, E., et al, 2011, Wild edible plants in Ethiopia: a review on their potential to combat food insecurity. Afrika Focus - Vol. 24, No 2. pp 71-121 (As Solanum memphiticum)
- Samuels, J., 2015, Biodiversity of Food Species of the Solonaceae Family: A Preliminary Taxonomic Inventory of Subfamily Solanoideae. Resources 2015, 4. 277-322 (As Solanum memphiticum)
