Pumpkin on a Stick

Solanum aethiopicum

Flower name
Pumpkin on a Stick
Scientific name
Solanum aethiopicum
AliasSolanum, 観賞用ナス, 花茄子, ハナナス, スティックカボチャ, パンプキンツリー, Pumpkin on a Stick, ソラナム・パンプキン
Place of origin
Place of floweringCut flowers, flower arrangement, Field
Flowering seasonJuly, August, September

What is Pumpkin on a Stick

Pumpkin on a Stick ,Solanum aethiopicum, Solanum Pumpkin (Scientific name: Solanum aethiopicum)

Solanum Pumpkin is a horticultural variety of Solanum aethiopicum, a non-cold-resistant perennial herb belonging to the Solanaceae (nightshade) family.
It is also known by other names, such as Pumpkin Tree, Ornamental Eggplant, Flower Eggplant, or "Pumpkin on a Stick."
The plant grows to a height of 50-100 cm, with spines on its stems and leaves.

sharp spine of Solanum pumpkin
Solanum pumpkin has sharp spines on its branches and leaves.

From July to September, it produces white flowers about 2 cm in diameter. Between September and November, it bears fruit resembling small pumpkins, initially green and gradually turning orange.

These fruits are mainly used as decorations for Halloween, wreaths, and dried flowers. The bright red fruits are not edible but are popular for floral arrangements and decorative purposes.

Common Name: Solanum Pumpkin
Scientific Name: Solanum aethiopicum
Synonym: Solanum integrifolium
Other Names: Flower Eggplant, Pumpkin Tree, Ornamental Eggplant, Pumpkin on a Stick
Classification: Kingdom: Plantae; Angiosperms; Eudicots; Order: Solanales; Family: Solanaceae; Genus: Solanum
Origin: Horticultural variety
Life Form: Annual plant
Height: 50-100 cm
Stem and Leaves: Spiny; Leaves: Ovate; Phyllotaxy: Alternate
Flowering Season: July - September
Inflorescence: Panicle; Flower Diameter: 2-5 cm; Flower Color: White to pale purple; Corolla Shape: Rotate
Fruiting Season: September - November
Fruit Color: Green → Orange; Fruit Diameter: 2-5 cm
Uses: Decorative purposes, such as Halloween, wreaths, ornaments, and dried flowers