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tamarillo

Solanum betaceum

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Solanales ›Family: Solanaceae ›Genus: Solanum

About

The tamarillo is a small tree or shrub in the flowering plant family Solanaceae (the nightshade family). It is best known as the species that bears the tamarillo, an egg-shaped edible fruit. It is also known as the tree tomato, tamamoro, and tomate de árbol in South America.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of tamarillo?
The scientific name of tamarillo is Solanum betaceum.
What is the conservation status of tamarillo?
The tamarillo has a conservation status of Data Deficient.
What kingdom does tamarillo belong to?
tamarillo belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does tamarillo belong to?
tamarillo belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does tamarillo belong to?
tamarillo belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does tamarillo belong to?
tamarillo belongs to the order Solanales.
What family does tamarillo belong to?
tamarillo belongs to the family Solanaceae.
What genus does tamarillo belong to?
tamarillo belongs to the genus Solanum.