Kukuch, Naranjilla
Solanum grandiflorum
Family: Solanaceae
What it is like
A small tree. It grows 15 m tall.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Amazon, Andes, Asia, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Northeastern India, Peru, South America
How it is used for food
The fruit is eaten and used for juice drinks.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Plants can be grown from seed or cuttings.
Its other names
Local names
Jurubeba-branca, Kukush, Lobeira, Matanchea,Pungaka, Sacha naranjilla, Ttottopaje