Solanum stellatiglandulosum
Bitter
Stellate nightshade
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Description
A tropical shrub in the Solanaceae (nightshade) family.
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Edible Uses
The fruit is traditionally used to curdle milk.
Traditional Uses
The fruit (?) is used to curdle milk.
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Central America, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Panama, South America, Venezuela,
Synonyms
Solanum auctosepalum Rusby
Also Known As
La carmelita, Pepo, Tachuelo
References (1)
- Grandtner, M. M. & Chevrette, J., 2013, Dictionary of Trees, Volume 2: South America: Nomenclature, Taxonomy and Ecology. Academic Press p 620
