Solanum erianthum (Common name: Big Eggplant, Mullein Nightshade, China flowerleaf, Potato tree, Tobacco tree etc.) - Solanaceae, a shrub listed as ‘cultivation escape’, ‘environmental weed’, ‘naturalised’ and ‘weed’ in the Global Compendium of Weeds. In Manipur, decoction of roots is used for bosy pain, vertigo and urinary problems. Leaves are also given to horses affected by glanders.
- Surendra Parihar
Ex.Professor & Head
Deptt.of Seed Science & Technology,
IARI,Pusa,New Delhi-110012
