Tamarillo Fruit Plant ( Cyphomandra betacea) Plant Type:Seedling plant Potential benefits in managing blood

Potential benefits in managing blood sugar levels

Health Benefits: High nutritional and medical value

Harvested from the wild for local use as food

providing a healthy and refreshing snack

Tamarillo Fruit Plant ( Cyphomandra betacea) Plant Type:Seedling plant Potential benefits in managing bloodCommon 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,