Sou, Pacific tomato
Solanum repandum

Family: Solanaceae

What it is like

A shrub. It grows 0.6-3 m high. The leaves are oval and 20 cm long. The flowers are white and hairy. The fruit is yellow-green. The fruit are softly hairy but become smooth. They have 3-4 sections. It is similar to Naranjilla.

There are about 1400 Solanum species. There are 3 Solanum repandum species with different authorities.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. In Fiji it grows from sea level to 900 m altitude.

Countries/locations it is found in

Cook Islands, Fiji, Hawaii, Marquesas, Niue, Pacific, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, USA, Vanuatu

How it is used for food

The cooked fruit is eaten in soups and with yams.

It is a cultivated plant.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Plants can be grown from seed.

Plants produce fruit in 1-2 years from seed.

Its other names

Local names

Borosou, Huou, Kokoua, Lukumoka, Mboro sou, Sousou, Sou vitu, Taulo'u, Vuani

Synonyms

Solanum seedi Horne;