Takup
Solanum endopogon

Family: Solanaceae

What it is like

A small tree. It grows 2-15 m tall. The leaves are simple and may or may not have lobes.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows between 100-1,000 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Amazon, Andes, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, South America

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Asna panga, Chiwingue iji, Chuposacha del monte, Chupo sacha macho, Chupa sacha masha, Gallinazo copal, Gallinazo panga, Gallinazo pango, Mehegkash, Mehenkas, Sache tomate, Ora panga, Shuposacha machoa, Siuca sacha, Sinanacco, Takup, Tomate de Arbol, Uluwukasi

Synonyms

Cyphomandra endopogon Bitter;