Tamarillo

Tamarillo is found in tropical and subtropical mountain areas. It originates from the Andes region.

Mature fruits of the tree tomato are orange, red or purple. Inside they look like a tomato. They are eaten as a vegetable and used in sauces or soups, but can also be used to make jams or jellies.

Names

Scientific
   Solanum betaceum
Synonym
   Cyphomandra betacea
English
   Tamarillo
   Tree tomato
Dutch
   Boomtomaat
   Tamarillo
Spanish
   Tomate de árbol
French
   Tamarillo
   Tomate en arbre
German
   Baumtomate
   Tamarillo
Italian
   Albero dei pomodori
   Pomodoro arboreo
   Tamarillo

Taxonomy

Genus
   Solanum
Family
   Solanaceae
Order
   Solanales

Crop categories

Fruits
Food crops
Tropical crops
Subtropical crops

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