Solanum betaceum

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Tamarillo
Yellow and red tamarillos, the fruit of S. betaceum
Conservation status
Data Deficient (IUCN 2.3)
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae Division: Magnoliophyta Class: Magnoliopsida Subclass: Asteridae Order: Solanales Family: Solanaceae Genus: Solanum Species: S. betaceum
Binomial name
Solanum betaceum

Solanum betaceum, commonly known as Tamarillo, is a small tree or shrub in the flowering plant family Solanaceae. It is best known as the species that bears the tamarillo, an egg-shaped edible fruit.

Contents 1 Description 2 Taxonomy 3 Distribution and habitat 4 Uses 5 References 6 External links

[edit] Description

It grows as a small tree or shrub.

[edit] Taxonomy

This species was only placed into its own genus, called Cyphomandra, but is now included in Solanum.

[edit] Distribution and habitat

The tamarillo is native to the Andes of Peru, Chile, Ecuador and Bolivia.

[edit] Uses

Its primary use is in the culture of tamarillos.

[edit] References

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[edit] External links

• World Conservation Monitoring Centre 1998. Solanum betaceum. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 23 August 2007.