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Solanum aethiopicum

Name and publication

Solanum aethiopicum L., Amoen. Acad. 4: 307 (1759).

Description

Fruits of the gilo or scarlet eggplant are occasionally used in imported potpourri and are sold as “mini pumpkin peppers.” These berries look like tiny, orange to red pumpkins, 3-6 cm in diameter.

Nativity and distribution

Solanum aethiopicum is native to Africa and cultivated elsewhere as a vegetable.

Family

Solanaceae

red fruits; photo © The Lebermuth Company, Inc.	orange fruit, stem end view; photo by Lyndon Photography
orange fruit, blossom end view; photo by Lyndon Photography

Authors: A.O. Tucker, A.J. Redford, J.L. Scher, M.D. Trice
Last updated: January 2020
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