Solanum ferox
L.
Hairy-fruited eggplant
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Description
A small prickly shrub. It grows 1-2 m tall. The flowers are white. The fruit are orange and fuzzy. They are 5 cm across.
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Edible Uses
The fruit is used in sour relish (becoming more acidic as it ripens) and in curries. Seeds are also edible.
Traditional Uses
The fruit are used in sour relish. (The fruit get more acid as they get ripe.) They are used in curries.
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Distribution
A tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, Australia, Brunei, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Northeastern India, Pacific, Papua New Guinea, PNG, Philippines, SE Asia, Thailand,
Other Information
It is a commercially cultivated vegetable.
Notes
There are about 1400 Solanum species. There are 4 different plants named Solanum ferox with 4 different authorities.
Nutrition
| Part | Moisture | kJ | kcal | Protein | Vit A | Vit C | Iron | Zinc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fruit | 78.8 | 259 | 62 | 1.8 | — | 0 | 4.5 | 5.7 |
Also Known As
Anachundai, Balbalusangi, Bangko, Garbhada, Haladigulla anesundegida, Hepi sokran, Kotayeng, Khunthai, Ma uk muak, Molakkai, Mulakkayi, Nbabawk, Rambegun, Sin-hkayan, Sin-kadi, Talong gubat, Tarabi, Terong asam, Terong bulu, Theso keho, Titabhekuri, Velutha vazuthana
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