Jaltomata sinuosa

Family: Solanaceae

What it is like

A herb. The stems are hollow and rough. The leaves are oval and 3.5-6.5 cm long by 2.5-4 cm wide. The fruit are round orange berries. They are 5-8 mm across and have many seeds.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It has been recorded at 1,300 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Colombia, Peru, South America

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Hebecladus sinuosus Miers; Jaltomata glandulosa (Miers) Castillo & R. E. Schult. Jaltomata vestita (Miers) Castillo & R. E. Schult.; Jaltomata whalenii S. Knapp, Mione & Sagast.; Saracha glandulosa Miers; Saracha sinuosa (Miers) Bitter; Saracha vestita Miers; Witheringia glandulosa (Miers) Miers; Witheringia vestita (Miers) Miers;