Solanum seaforthianum

This is a showy, evergreen, slender-stemmed vine growing to 20 ft (6 m) and bearing large nodding clusters of violet-blue flowers with yellow stamens in summer. These are followed by small scarlet berries. Very tender to cool weather. Prefers artial shade, especially in afternoon. In tropical climates, use for year-long coverage of arbors, gazebos, and trellises, even the clear trunk of a palm or other tree: anywhere a vine is desirable. The Solanum family is very large, consisting of nearly 1500 species ranging from vegetables like the potato and aubergine, to ornamental shrubs and climbers, plus a number of weeds. Some, as their common name Nightshade suggests, are toxic and need careful handling.

Solanum sisymbriifolium, Solanum balbisii

The small edible fruits are red on the outside and yellow inside. It grows inside a husk which burst open when the fruit ripens.

Solanum sp.

Solanum viarum

Fruit is a poisonous globose berry, 0.8-1.2 inch wide, green with darker veins like a miniature watermelon, turning a dull yellow at maturity.

Solanum wendlandii

This woody vine has large heads of dark mauve flowers and round yellow fruit. Very ornamental, not invasive, but a fast grower. Thorny.