Solanum capsicoides

Solanum capsicoides All., Auct. Syn. Meth. Stirp. Hort. Regii Taur. 12 (1773).

Solanum capsicoides All.,
Solanum capsicoides All., Photo by Hoang Thanh Son

The native range of this species is S. Tropical America. It is an annual or subshrub and grows primarily in the wet tropical biome. It is has environmental uses, as a poison and a medicine and for food.

Vietnamese name: 

Cà dại quả đỏ, Dã diên đà

Latin name: 

Solanum capsicoides All. – Solanum surattense Burm.f.

Family: 

Solanaceae

Uses: 

Treat rheumatism, chronic tracheitis, asthma, tooth decay (Fruit).

Distribution: 

The tree grows naturally and is grown as an ornamental, popular from Thanh Hoa to the central provinces.

Flowering and fruiting season: 

March-June

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