The naranjilla originates from the Andes region in Peru, Ecuador and Colombia.
Fruits of the naranjilla (or lulo) are eaten fresh or used to make juice or wine.
Names
Scientific
Solanum quitoense
English
Lulo
Naranjilla
Dutch
Lulo
Naranjilla
Spanish
Coconilla
Lulo
Naranjilla
Nuqui
Obando
French
Morelle de Quito
Narangille
German
Lulo
Naranjilla
Italian
Lulo
Taxonomy
Order
Solanales
Family
Solanaceae
Genus
Solanum
Species
Solanum quitoense (Naranjilla)
Crop categories
Fruits
High altitude crops
Minor crops
Subtropical crops
Tropical crops