Poison berry
Solanum violaceum subsp. multiflorum
Also known as Indian Nightshade
About Poison berry
Poison berry (Solanum violaceum subsp. multiflorum) 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. It is typically found in evergreen- and shola forests. It occurs across India. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during November-January. The species is valued in traditional medicine.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Solanum violaceum subsp. multiflorum
- Genus
- Solanum
- Family
- SOLANACEAE
- Habit
- Shrub
- Habitat
- Evergreen- and Shola forests
- Distribution
- India
- Flowering & fruiting
- November-January
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Local Names
- Malayalam
- Pscheru-schunda, valutina
Solanaceae
Nightshade/Tomato family
Poison berry belongs to the Solanaceae family.
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