Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon) |
|---|---|
| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Annual herb. |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Large, ovate to lanceolate leaves are pinnately lobed. |
| Fruit | Small, oval fruits are orangish red with green longitudinal stripes that branch near the apex of the fruit. They occur in small clusters. |
| Cultivation | Grow plants in a sheltered location, protected from strong winds. |
| Ethnobotanical Uses | Edible Plant Parts : Edible Fruits Food (Fruit or Vegetable): The fruits can be eaten raw or cooked. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Fruits |
|---|---|
| Thematic Landscaping | Economic Garden |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Well-Drained Soils, Fertile Loamy Soils |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
|---|---|
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Foliar Arrangement Along Stem | Alternate |
| Foliar Attachment to Stem | Petiolate |
| Foliar Shape(s) | Non-Palm Foliage (Ovate, Lanceolate) |
| Foliar Venation | Pinnate / Net |
| Foliar Margin | Pinnately Lobed / Pinnatifid |
| Foliar Apex - Tip | Acuminate |
| Foliar Base | Rounded / Obtuse |
Fruit, Seed and Spore
| Mature Fruit Colour(s) | Red, Green |
|---|---|
| Mature Fruit Texture(s) | Smooth, Glossy / Shiny |
| Fruit Classification | Simple Fruit |
| Fruit Type |
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Others
| Master ID | 32267 |
|---|---|
| Species ID | 6675 |
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