Tamarillo Fruit Plant ( Cyphomandra betacea) Plant Type:Seedling plant Harvested from the wild and

Harvested from the wild and used locally

the plant has become an ingredient in commercial applications to treat a range of skin complaints

and anxiety

Fruiting occurs from January to March

Tamarillo Fruit Plant ( Cyphomandra betacea) Plant Type:Seedling plant Harvested from the wild andCommon Names: Tree tomato, Blood fruit, Tomate de yuca, Tamamoro Botanical Name: Cyphomandra betacea General Information: Small tree or shrub in the flowering plant family Solanaceae, Best known for bearing the tamarillo, an egg shaped edible fruit. Native to the Andes of Ecuador, Colombia, Peru, Chile, Argentina, and Bolivia. A fast growing tree that reaches up to 5 meters. Peak production is reached after 4 years, Fruit is sweeter than a tomato,