Solanum quitoense
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| Species: | S. quitoense
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| Solanum quitoense | |
The naranjilla [na.ɾan.ˈxi.ʎa] in (Ecuadorian Spanish) or lulo [ˈlu.lo] (Colombian Spanish, from Quechua) (Solanum quitoense Lam.) is a subtropical perennial plant from northwestern South America. The juice of the naranjillas is green and is often used as a beverage. The naranjilla fruit is harvested when fully ripe to avoid the fruit becoming sour. The naranjilla plant is attractive, with large heart-shaped leaves up to 30cm in length. The leaves and stems of the plant are covered in short purple hairs. Naranjilla are delicate plants and must be protected from strong winds and direct sunlight. They grow best in partial shade.
The specific epithet quitoense refers to Quito.
USDA/NRCS symbol (abbreviation): SOQU
They have a citrus flavour, sometimes described as a combination of rhubarb and lime.
References
- PLANTS National Database Reports and Topics SOQU
- GRIN/NPGS Taxonomy information Solanum quitoense Lam.
- Naranjilla in Fruits of Warm Climates by Morton, J. 1987
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