Solanum Xanthocarpum

 

    

• Solanum Xanthocarpum is also called as "Yellow-berried Nightshade", Thai green eggplant.
• It belongs to the family of Solanaceae, its Common name is Kantakari.
• Kantakari is found well versed in India, often on roadside in open space.
• This plant is cultivated in Himalayas, Malasia and Austrlia region.

   

• The Ayurvedic name of Solanum is "Kantakari", the branches of kantakari are spreading on ground.
• This plant has numerous branches with dense stellate tomentum and prickles.
• The kantakari plant is widely distributed in Dry situation by roadsides and Wastelands.

Thorny  plant of Solanum

  

• It is a Hardy plant, this crop can also grown under saline lands.
• Some times due to frost as it causes Injury to Vegetative parts.
• This crop is raised by seeds, the seeds are yellowish brown in colour and small in size.

  

• This plant is thorny Nightshade herb, Copious armed with Sturdy, Needlelike and Broad-Based Prickles.
• The Leaves are unequal paired and prickly along veins.
• Solanum are "Inflorescence".

         Fruits Medicinal uses

      

• Yellow berry which looks like tiny tomato, it is an winter food for birds and Small mammals.
• In the tribes of Nilgiris, the plant is used to treat "Finger abscess", the finger is inserted into ripe fruits for few minutes.
• The plant root is  used as to treat  Cough, Asthma and Chest pain.
• It is also used in Ayurvedic Industries.