Tzimbalo, Pepino lloron
Solanum caripense
Family: Solanaceae
What it is like
A climbing or sprawling plant. It grows 2 m long. The fruit is round and 3 cm across. They are like pepino.
There are about 1400 Solanum species. It will form hybrids with the pepino Solanum muricatum.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It grows on wooded slopes and along streams. It grows between 800-3,800 m above sea level. It can tolerate light frosts.
Countries/locations it is found in
America, Andes (country/location of origin), Central America, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Peru, South America (country/location of origin), Venezuela
How it is used for food
The fruit are eaten raw. They can be made into preserves.
The fruit are popular. They are cultivated.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Plants can be grown from seeds.
Plants produce fruit within 1-2 years from seed.
Its other names
Local names
Berriadores, Chinpalu yuyu, Cimbalo, Clavique, Durunsoga, Llorones, Simbailo