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  Naranjilla
The naranjilla plant is a spreading, herbaceous shrub to 8 ft (2.5 m) high with thick stems that become somewhat woody with age; spiny in the wild, spineless in cultivated plants.
In Ecuador, 90% of commercial naranjilla cultivation is in a 15-mile area in the valley and adjacent hillsides of the Pastaza River, a tributary of the Amazon.
In Colombia, the naranjilla flourishes in humid regions at elevations between 3,600 and 7,900 ft (1,600 and 2,400 m) where the annual rainfall is about 60 in (150 cm).
www.hort.purdue.edu /newcrop/morton/naranjilla_ars.html   (2650 words)

  
 Naranjilla - Solanum quitoense
The naranjilla is subtropical and enjoys slightly cooler than tropical temperatures.
It is easily container grown, and is often done so in areas with nematode problems as it is susceptible to root nematodes.
The naranjilla is thought to be a short day plant, and may only set fruit when there are 8-10 daylight hours.
www.tradewindsfruit.com /naranjilla.htm   (144 words)

  
 Naranjilla - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The naranjilla [na.ɾan.ˈxi.ʎa] (Ecuadorian Spanish, diminutive of "naranja") or lulo [ˈlu.lo] (Colombian Spanish, from Quechua) (Solanum quitoense Lam.
The juice of the naranjillas is somewhat green and is used as a beverage.
The specific epithet quitoense was named after Quito.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Naranjilla   (82 words)

  
 NARANJILLA: A POTENTIAL CASH CROP FOR THE SMALL FARMER IN LATIN AMERICA*
Naranjilla or lulo (Solanum quitoense Lam.), a solanaceous species native to Ecuador and Colombia, is an important cash crop for small farmers in these two countries.
Solanum quitoense Lam., known as "naranjilla" in Ecuador and as "lulo" in Colombia, is presumed to have originated in one of these two countries.
The name "naranjilla" (Spanish for "little orange") apparently arose because of the appearance of the fruit, but the juice is green and sour.
www.actahort.org /books/158/158_55.htm   (436 words)

  
 Seed Transmission of F. oxysporum in Naranjilla in Ecuador
Common naranjilla is generally planted after and rotated with primary or secondary forests on both sides of the Andean Mountains.
Naranjilla is a perennial crop that is traditionally produced from seed.
Naranjilla branches with attached fruits were collected from plants with typical symptoms of NVW (Fig.
www.plantmanagementnetwork.org /pub/php/brief/naranjillavw   (724 words)

  
 Solanum quitoense
The naranjilla is subtropical and enjoys slightly cooler than tropical temperatures so more suitable in the UK as a cool greenhouse plant.
Leaves are large, soft and with purple veins and very attractive Naranjilla's like frequent watering and can stand brief temperature drops below freezing.
It is easily container grown, the naranjilla is thought the be a short day plant, and may only set fruit when there are 8-10 daylight hours.
www.junglegardens.com /PlantOrders/en-gb/p_270.html   (130 words)

  
 Solanum quitoense   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
The Naranjilla Solanum quitoense is a tomato relative native to the northern part of South America and it's cultivated usually at high elevations, between three and seven thousand feet.
Like tomatoes, naranjilla is very subject to root knot, nematode, and other soil problems, and this causes a gradual decline.
A close relative of the naranjilla, called cocona, from the upper Amazon of Peru, is similar except it has cream colored pulp and no thorns.
www.quisqualis.com /29narjjoy.html   (444 words)

  
 The Naranjilla, the Cocona and Their Hybrid
The naranjilla, or lulo as it is often called in Colombia, is a shrubby perennial, nearly 2 m tall, with large purple veined leaves and white corollas.
In 1982 a conference on the naranjilla was held in Quito (Anon., 1984).
No fruit ever developed on the naranjilla as a result of the cross, and although the reciprocal cross yielded several fruits, not a single seed was found.
www.hort.purdue.edu /newcrop/articles/Naranjilla-cocona.html   (2438 words)

  
 Using Agrobiodiversity through Biotechnology: Crops - Tropicla Fruits
A prime example is naranjilla or lulo (Solanum quitoense), an excellent source of vitamin C. Native to Colombia and Ecuador, it is cultivated between 700 and 2000 m above sea level, and has a sub-shrubby perennial growth that is amenable to cultivation on hillsides and intercropping, aiding soil conservation practices.
In Colombia, naranjilla is not only a fruit for local fresh consumption but is also becoming an important industrial fruit for juice and yogurt products.
This project therefore aims to develop a protocol for in vitro propagation of naranjilla that will lead to rapid mass multiplication of pathogen-free elite clones that can then be distributed to farmers.
www.ciat.cgiar.org /biotechnology/crops_tropical_fruits.htm   (1232 words)

  
 HighBeam Encyclopedia - naranjilla
NARANJILLA [naranjilla], large tropical subshrub (Solanum quitoense) of the family Solanaceae (nightshade family), native to the Andes.
Naranjillo is classified in the division Magnoliophyta, class Magnoliopsida, order Polemoniales, family Solanaceae.
Find newspaper and magazine articles plus images and maps related to "naranjilla" at HighBeam.
www.encyclopedia.com /html/n1/naranjil.asp   (178 words)

  
 naranjilla   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
Dear Plant-TClers, I would like to ask whether some people are working with tamarillo, Cyphomandra betacea (which is more studied than naranjilla) and/or naranjilla, Solanum quitoense (and releatives).
We have established a collection of different genotypes and related species, especialy for naranjilla, and our main interest is the resistance against pathogens (especially nematodes and fungi).
I would be grateful for any hint in reagrd to these plants and any lab which is interested in cooperation.
plant-tc.coafes.umn.edu /listserv/1997/log9706/msg00042.html   (121 words)

  
 Plant of the Month
he Naranjilla is a perennial plant with large leaves and an orange colored tomato like fruit.
Since the Naranjilla is highly susceptable to nematodes, it is necessary to rotate the crop frequently.
The Macmillan Co. New York, N.Y. The Naranjilla, along with other ornamentals and Palm plants can be had by contacting Schaffer Family Farm, specializing in quality landscaping plants and can be contacted at (808) 968-8531, P.O. Box 910, Mountain View, HI.
www.hawaiiplants.com /month.htm   (239 words)

  
 Naranjilla, Food Resource [http://food.oregonstate.edu/], Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR
Naranjilla, Food Resource [http://food.oregonstate.edu/], Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR Food and Ingredients
Naranjilla is sometimes called the"golden fruit of the Andes," is is similar to the tomato, but with an orange-yellow color on the outside and green pulp inside.
Naranjilla juice is considered the best in the Andes and is preferred by some to orange juice.
food.oregonstate.edu /a/naranjilla.html   (56 words)

  
 Gardening Forums: PF Pictures: Naranjilla, Quito Orange, Golden Fruit of the Andes (Solanum quitoense)
My naranjillas (the fruits, when ripe) are golf-ball sized, perfectly round, orange and hairy/fuzzy.
I have also grown S. arecunarum (also called naranjilla or apricot tomato), and it is very similar to the quitoense.
My naranjillas (the fruits) are golf-ball sized, perfectly round, orange and hairy/fuzzy.
davesgarden.com /t/401642   (398 words)

  
 Incredible Edible - Naranjilla
Eat fresh by squeezing out contents onto ice cream or fruit salad, use cooked in pies, with sherbet, or make into a juice.
Naranjilla are susceptible to root rots and therefore must be planted in a well drained site with good fertility.
Provide protection from heavy wind, frost and shade from hot afternoon sun.
www.edible.co.nz /varieties/naranjilla.htm   (345 words)

  
 Naranjilla Crema con Naranja (Orange & Cream) - Cream Sodas,Flavors - Soda Pop   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
Naranjilla Crema con Naranja (Orange & Cream) - Cream Sodas,Flavors - Soda Pop
Naranjilla Crema con Naranja (Orange & Cream); an orange and cream soda imported from Central America.
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www.sodapopstop.com /products/detail.cfm?link=563   (104 words)

  
 postre de lulo - Naranjilla/Lulo dessert (Spanish to English translation glossary) Food & Dairy,
There are more hits on Google in English for naranjilla than lulo, but I guess you'll have to wait for conirmation from colleagues in the States about whether the fruit is known there or not.
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From what I've found, the fruit is known as "naranjilla" in English.
www.proz.com /kudoz/1141905   (566 words)

  
 Exotic and Fresh Fruits(Exotic Fruits) - Mango C.I. World Trade Company Ltda.
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Taste is said to be superior to most cactus fruits.
www.allproducts.com /manufacture98/mangoci/product1.html   (639 words)

  
 RNZIH - Plant Doctor - Saving a naranjilla
RNZIH - Plant Doctor - Saving a naranjilla
I really need help to save my Naranjilla plant (Solanum quitoense).
I bought it last year and for six months it grew well, from its original height of 35cm to a glorious 1.45m.
www.rnzih.org.nz /Plant_Doctor/WG127_Saving_a_naranjilla.htm   (331 words)

  
 lulo - Naranjilla (Solanum quitoense) (Spanish to English translation glossary) tropical foods,Food & Dairy,
lulo - Naranjilla (Solanum quitoense) (Spanish to English translation glossary) tropical foods,Food & Dairy,
The KudoZ network provides a framework for translators and others to assist each other with translations or explanations of terms and short phrases.
For centuries the naranjilla (Solanum quitoense) has been an
www.proz.com /kudoz/769498?rifle_url=769486,769496,769498   (847 words)

  
 Silk and Clay airbrushed Pin by Naranjilla
Shipping outside United States: Quoted at time of purchase
Description: This colorful pin by Naranjilla is made of silk and clay and is airbrushed.
The center "column" is fl with blue and white while the sunfire burst around it is shades of orange.
www.antiqnet.com /detail,silk-clay-airbrushed,976398.html   (86 words)

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