Solanum kurzii

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Basic Information

Family: Solanaceae

Genus: solanum

Plant ID (slug): solanum-kurzii

Numeric ID: 25519

USDA Hardiness: Coming soon

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Physical Characteristics

Solanum kurzii is a PERENNIAL. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

E. Asia - Himalayas.

Habitats

Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Fruit Edible Uses: Fruit - cooked[177].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

Although no specific mention of toxicity has been seen for this species, it belongs to a genus where many if not all the members have poisonous leaves and sometimes also the unripe fruits.

Detailed Information

Additional Information

Title: Solanum kurzii