Terung Ranti

Solanum nigrum l.

Nama Lain: Terung meranti, manathakkaali (tamil) , makoi (hindi) , Black night shade, Duscle, Garden Nightshade, Hound's Berry, Petty Morel, Small-fruited black nightshade dan popolo

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Habitat / Location Permatang Tepi Laut Pulau pinang

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Origin EurAsia

Keterangan

Terung ranti ialah herba atau renek kecil daripada famili Solanaceae yang tumbuh liar di kebun dan tanah terbiar. Batangnya bercabang, kadangkala sedikit berbulu, dan boleh mencapai sekitar 1 meter atau lebih.

Daunnya berbentuk bujur dengan tepi berombak. Bunganya kecil, putih dan berbentuk bintang, manakala buahnya terbentuk dalam kelompok serta berubah daripada hijau kepada hitam atau ungu gelap apabila masak. Buah muda dan bahagian mentah tertentu boleh mengandungi bahan toksik.

Cara Penjagaan

Tanam di bawah matahari penuh hingga teduhan separa dalam tanah subur dan bersaliran baik. Siram secara sederhana. Pembiakan melalui biji. Pokok mudah menyemai sendiri dan perlu dikawal jika tidak mahu merebak.

Kesesuaian Penanaman

Khasiat & Kegunaan

Pucuk muda dan buah terung ranti yang benar-benar masak dimakan sebagai sayuran atau buah di sesetengah kawasan. Buah muda dan daun mentah boleh mengandungi bahan toksik, maka penyediaan yang betul penting. Tumbuhan ini turut digunakan secara tradisional untuk demam, keradangan, masalah kulit dan gangguan hati.

security Langkah Keselamatan

• Buah hijau dan bahagian mentah boleh mengandungi glycoalkaloid yang menyebabkan loya, muntah, sakit perut atau gangguan saraf. Hanya bahan yang dikenal pasti, matang dan disediakan mengikut amalan makanan yang sah patut digunakan. Jangan berikan buah hijau kepada kanak-kanak.

info Fakta Menarik

• Warna buah bukan satu-satunya ciri pengenalan kerana beberapa Solanum liar kelihatan hampir sama tetapi mempunyai tahap keselamatan berbeza.

Description

Terung Ranti is a herb or small shrub from the family Solanaceae, growing wild in gardens and abandoned land. Its stems branch out, sometimes slightly hairy, and can reach about 1 metre or more.

The leaves are oval with wavy edges. The flowers are small, white, and star-shaped, while the fruit forms in clusters and changes from green to black or dark purple when ripe. Young fruit and certain raw parts may contain toxic substances.

Planting & Propagation

Plant in full sun to partial shade in fertile, well-draining soil. Water moderately. Propagate through seeds. The plant self-seeds easily and needs to be controlled if spread is undesired.

Growing Conditions

Plant in full sun to partial shade in fertile, well-draining soil. Water moderately. Propagate through seeds. Self-seeds readily and requires control to prevent spreading.

Usage & Benefits

The young shoots and fully ripe fruit of Terung Ranti are eaten as vegetables or fruit in some regions. Young fruit and raw leaves may contain toxic substances, so proper preparation is important. This plant is also traditionally used for fever, inflammation, skin issues, and liver disorders.

security Safety Warnings

• Green fruit and raw parts may contain glycoalkaloids that cause nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, or nervous disorders. Only use material that has been positively identified, is ripe, and prepared according to established food practices. Do not give green fruit to children.

info Fun Facts

• Fruit colour alone is not a reliable identification feature, as several wild Solanum species look nearly identical but have different safety profiles.

Rujukan & Sumber / References

https://powo.science.kew.org/results?q=Solanum%20nigrum%20l.
https://www.gbif.org/species/search?q=Solanum%20nigrum%20l.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Solanum%20nigrum%20l.
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