Help to identify large shrub / small tree with mauve flowers

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  1. bennie919

    bennie919 Member

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    I not sure where I got this plant. It has grown to over 2 metres (6 feet). It has mauve flowers and just recently small round fruit have appeared. Note it is Spring in Australia.
    Can anyone identify it for me??
    Trevor
     

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  2. Michael F

    Michael F Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Something in the family Solanaceae.
     
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  3. Lila Pereszke

    Lila Pereszke Well-Known Member 10 Years

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    Looks like Solanum mauritianum...
     
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    Many many thanks. I think you are right. It's a weed.
     
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    Bennie, we have it in Brisbane too its just about to get the chop also

    Ed
     
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    I'm cutting it out today :-)
     
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