Solanum pseudocapsicum

Solanum pseudocapsicum is toxic to cats, dogs and horses. The reported severity is severe. Also known as Jerusalem Cherry.

dogs cats horses

Mild Moderate Severe Critical

If your animal ate this plant, call your veterinarian, the ASPCA Animal Poison Control on (888) 426-4435 or the Pet Poison Helpline on (855) 764-7661. Fees may apply.

Symptoms to watch for

Abdominal Pain Seizures Depression Respiratory Depression Shock

The color of each symptom follows the severity scale above.

About

Solanum pseudocapsicum is a nightshade species with mildly poisonous fruit. It is commonly known as the Jerusalem cherry, Madeira winter cherry, xiuhecapatl, or ambiguously, "winter cherry". These perennials can be grown decoratively as house plants, but in some areas of South Africa, India, Australia and New Zealand it is regarded as a weed.

Common Names

  • Jerusalem Cherry

Also recorded as False Jerusalem Cherry, Jerusalem-cherry, Madeira Cherry, Madeira Wintercherry, Natal Cherry and Winter-cherries.

Facts

Family
Solanaceae
Duration
Perennial
Growth habit
Shrub, Subshrub
Native to
Jardín Botánico de Bogotá, Bogotá, D.C.
In the wild
AU, FR, BR, US, TW, AR + more
Source
Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0
Elsewhere

Countries with the most wild observations, from GBIF data.