Solanum Quitoense
Lulo, naranjilla, obando, coconilla, nuquí is a solanaceous plant that grows spontaneously in the Andes, between 1,200 and 2,100 meters above sea level, being especially under undergrowth conditions, in fresh and shaded places, close to water currents, Temperatures between 17 ° and 20 ° C. Although in the cities it is frequent to find it in the most unusual places, sewers, ceilings, etc. It is located in Colombia, Ecuador, Panama, Peru and Costa Rica. It is also grown in the Dominican Republic and Venezuela. It has large leaves, velvety, 30 to 45 cm long, oblong oval, with edges wavy and with a petiole up to 15 cm, with obtuse or acute insertion angles, to capture the light that passes to Through the forest. Under shade it blooms and fructifies almost continuously, maintaining a few fruits, with prolonged productive periods. Low shade sowing is suitable for the preservation of the forest. Seed exposed in full sun, plants bloom and fruitful abundantly, but reduces the productive period with fruit harvest lasting about 12 months.