Cocona, Peach tomato
Solanum hyporhodium

Family: Solanaceae

What it is like

A shrub. It grows 2 m tall. The plant is similar to a naranjilla. The leaves are dark green above and purple underneath. The fruit are like a tamarillo. The fruit are egg shaped. They are 2.5-10 cm across. The colour can be yellow to red.

There are about 1400 Solanum species.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It must be in frost free areas. It suits the tropical lowlands. It occurs at about 700 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia, Brazil, South America, Trinidad-Tobago, Venezuela

How it is used for food

The fruit are eaten raw.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Plants produce fruit in 2 years.

Its other names

Local names

Huevo de araguato, Huevo de gato

Synonyms

See Solanum sessiliflorum;