SOLANUM MACROCARPON - AFRICAN EGGPLANT.

SOLANUM MACROCARPON - AFRICAN EGGPLANT.

Synonym
Solanum indicum L.
Common name
African eggplant, terong asam, terong iban, aubergine gboma, anthora, antrua, Scarlet eggplant, Terong rapoh, Terong engkol, Terong kelapa, Aubergine d'Afrique, Sennari nasu, Berenjena, Melanzana petonciano, Afrikaanse aubergine, Antroewa.
Family
Solanaceae (Nightshade family).

Overview
A small tropical perennial, originally from Africa but now cultivated on a large scale in Suriname.
This is a strictly tropical plant and temperatures below 40°F will damage the fruit.
The fruit is round, bright green calyx and pale creamy - white skin.
African eggplant has many applications and uses.
In India and Malaysia the mature acidic fruits are used as a sour relish.
In Indonesia and Suriname the bitter fruits are eaten cooked with rice, while the leaves can be either cooked or steamed.
In the Surinam kitchen, it is used in many dishes.

Medicinal applications
The root is used against bronchitis, itch and for body aches; also for asthma and to cure wounds while the seeds are used to treat toothache.

Hardiness
USDA zone 9 - 11.
Propagation
Seeds.
Culture
Full sun, rich well drained soil.
Protect from frost. It can be grown as an annual in zones 7 and 8.


Item	Description	Unit	Price	Quantity

Solanum macrocarpon	seeds	1 packet (12 seeds)	US$ 2.85
Solanum macrocarpon	seeds	1 packet (100 seeds)	US$ 23.00
Solanum macrocarpon	seeds	1 packet (1000 seeds)	US$ 172.50