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Solanum muricatum Ruiz and Pav.
| Family Name: | Solanaceae |
| Synonyms: | Solanum variegatum |
| Common Name: | Pepino |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Shrub |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Andean region |
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| Preferred Climate Zone | Highland / Montane |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native (Horticultural / Cultivated Only) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Perennial herb with a branching growth habit. It is usually grown as a biennial, because fruit quality decreases with time. |
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| Ethnobotanical Uses | Edible Plant Parts : Edible Fruits Food (Fruit or Vegetable): The slightly sweet fruit is often eaten raw. It contains few nutrients, but is consumed as a refreshing snack after doing exercise or physical labor. |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Smooth |
| Prominent Young Flush Colour(s) | Purple |
| Foliar Type | Compound (Trifoliate) |
| Foliar Attachment to Stem | Petiolate |
| Foliar Shape(s) | Non-Palm Foliage (Oblong) |
| Foliar Venation | Pinnate / Net |
| Foliar Margin | Ciliate / Hairy |
| Foliar Apex - Tip | Acute |
| Foliar Base | Rounded / Obtuse |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower & Plant Sexuality | Bisexual Flowers |
| Flower Colour(s) | White, Blue |
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| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Flower Location | Terminal |
| Flower Symmetry | Radial |
Fruit, Seed and Spore
| Mature Fruit Colour(s) | Yellow / Golden, Purple, Cream / Off-White |
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| Mature Fruit Texture(s) | Smooth |
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Others
| Master ID | 30427 |
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| Species ID | 4736 |
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