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
Order
Solanales
Family
Solanaceae
Genus
Solanum
Species
Solanum betaceum (Tamarillo)
Crop categories
Food crops
Fruits
Subtropical crops
Tropical crops