Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa

Common name: Naranjilla

Family: Solanaceae (Potato)

Distribution: South America

IUCN Red list: Not evaluated

Comments: The naranjilla has been proposed as a new flavoring for the global food industry, but it fares poorly in large-scale cultivation, presenting an obstacle to its wider use. Its fruit, like tomatoes, is easily damaged when ripe, so is usually harvested unripe. The fruits are found at markets. It is common for locals to make beverages by adding sugar and water to the freshly squeezed fruits.