Solanum trilobatum
Solanum trilobatum is a plant species in the nightshade family Solanaceae. It is native to India, Sri Lanka and mainland Southeast Asia. It is used as a medicinal herb.

Description
Solanum trilobatum is a delicate, tropical perennial plant often cultivated in temperate climates. The stem is often spiny. The flowers are white or purple in color, with a five-lobed corolla and yellow stamens. The fruit is small, red coloured berry.

Uses
Solanum trilobatum is used in the Indian cuisine, and is given to people with ailments such as fever, cold and cough. Its leaves are used for culinary purposes, and the thorns are removed prior to cooking.

References

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Flora of India (region)
Flora of Sri Lanka
Flora of Indo-China
Flora of Peninsular Malaysia
Plants described in 1753
Taxa named by Carl Linnaeus