Yellow Berried Nightshade (Solanum virginianum)

Description

Solanum virginianum, also known as Yellow Berried Nightshade, is a versatile and therapeutic plant widely cultivated in Indian home gardens. Known for its medicinal properties, particularly as a febrifuge, this plant not only enhances garden biodiversity but also serves practical health purposes.

🌱 Plant Information:
Botanical Name: Solanum virginianum
Common Names: Kandankathiri, Kandakarichunda, Puttachunda, Kandakarivazhuthina
Plant Type: Medicinal Herb

✅ Key Features:

• Traditional use in fever reduction and asthma management
• Adaptable to various soil types common in India
• Bears striking yellow berries
• Herb with therapeutic and ornamental qualities
• Hardy in arid and semi-arid conditions

🌿 Plant Care Tips:

• Thrives in full sun to partial shade
• Water moderately; drought tolerant once established
• Prefer well-drained soil, enrich with organic matter
• Prune regularly to maintain shape and health
• Monitor for common pests like aphids

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