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Solanum torvum

Species category

Weed

Common name

turkey berry, terongan, bhankatiya, devil's fig, fausse aubergine, kausoni, prickly solanum, turkeyberry

Diagnostic characters

Planting unit

True seedTrue seed:
A mature fertilized ovule consisting of an embryo, with or without and external food reserve (e.g., endosperm) enclosed by the testa.

Shape

LenticularLenticular:
Lens-shaped, circular in outline with convex sides.

Size

  • Length 1.8–1.9 mm 
  • Width 1.8–2 mm 
  • Thickness 0.4–0.6 mm 

Color

Light to dark brown

Texture

ReticulationReticulated:
Resembling a net or network, especially having veins, fibers, or lines crossing the surface.  
 weak to strong

Other structures

HilumHilum:
The scar on the seed coat at the place of its detachment from the seed stalk (funiculus).
 is on or below margin line.

Identification notes

Seed characteristics are variable. HilumHilum:
The scar on the seed coat at the place of its detachment from the seed stalk (funiculus).
 is in line with the margin or slightly below. Reticulum is present, but at various intensities.

Noxious weed seed categories

State Noxious Weed: Arizona, Hawaii
Federal

Learn more on ITP's Federal Noxious Weed Disseminules tool.

AOSA examination list

Not included

Nomenclature

Family

Solanaceae

Valid name

Solanum torvum Sw.

Synonyms

Solanum ficifolium Ortega

Solanum torvum. True seeds with a reticulum that is present at various intensities.
Solanum torvum. True seeds with a reticulum that is present at various intensities.
Solanum torvum. True seeds with a hilum that is in line with the margin are slightly below. Photo by Julia Scher, USDA-APHIS-PPQ.
Solanum torvum. True seeds with a hilum that is in line with the margin are slightly below. Photo by Julia Scher, USDA-APHIS-PPQ.
Solanum torvum. True seeds with a hilum that is in line with the margin are slightly below. Photo by Julia Scher, USDA-APHIS-PPQ.
Solanum torvum. True seeds with a hilum that is in line with the margin are slightly below. Photo by Julia Scher, USDA-APHIS-PPQ.
Solanum torvum. True seeds with a present reticulum, but at various intensities. Photo by Julia Scher, USDA-APHIS-PPQ.
Solanum torvum. True seeds with a present reticulum, but at various intensities. Photo by Julia Scher, USDA-APHIS-PPQ.
Solanum torvum. True seeds with a present reticulum, but at various intensities. Photo by Julia Scher, USDA-APHIS-PPQ.
Solanum torvum. True seeds with a present reticulum, but at various intensities. Photo by Julia Scher, USDA-APHIS-PPQ.