Cutleaf Groundcherry (Physalis angulata)

FamilySolanaceae
Scientific namePhysalis angulata
Common name (English)Cutleaf Groundcherry
Common name (Malay)/
Identified asPioneer plant on Project M.A.R.S.’s land

Physalis angulata, commonly known as cutleaf groundcherry, is an annual or short-lived perennial herb in the Solanaceae family. Native to tropical America but now widespread in tropical and subtropical regions worldwide, it is recognized for its small, yellow-orange fruits enclosed in papery husks. Traditionally, the leaves, fruits, and stems have been used in folk medicine for mild diuretic, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial purposes.