Solanaceae · Solanum

Giant Devil's-Fig

Solanum chrysotrichum

Shrub
Habit
Shrub
Found in India
Uttarakhand, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka & more
Flowering
March-April

Plant Details

Scientific name
Solanum chrysotrichum
Genus
Solanum
Habit
Shrub
Found in India
Uttarakhand, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh
Flowering & fruiting
March-April

Leaf characters

Arrangement
Alternate
Simple type leaf character
Type
Simple
Entire margin leaf character
Margin
Entire
Pinnate venation leaf character
Venation
Pinnate

Typical of the Solanaceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.

Flower & fruit characters

Flower symmetry
Radial
Inflorescence
Cyme
Fruit
Berry

Typical of the Solanaceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.

About Giant Devil's-Fig

Giant Devil's-Fig (Solanum chrysotrichum) is a shrub belonging to the Solanaceae family (Nightshade/Tomato family). Members of this family are generally characterised by alternate simple leaves, cymose (extra-axillary) flower clusters, berry/capsule fruit. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during March-April.

Illustration representing the Solanaceae family
Botanical family

Solanaceae

Nightshade/Tomato family

Giant Devil's-Fig belongs to the Solanaceae family.

The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.

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