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Cyphomandra

Cyphomandra

9.9
A group of South American trees and shrubs grown for their edible tree tomato fruit
  • noun
  • /ˌsɪfoʊˈmændrə/
  • Specialized
: Cyphomandra
  • Some botanists classify the tamarillo under the genus Cyphomandra rather than Solanum.

Examples

  • The Cyphomandra is cultivated for its edible fruit known as the tree tomato.

  • Many farmers in South America cultivate Cyphomandra.

  • Gardeners in warmer climates often grow Cyphomandra species for their attractive foliage and fruit.

  • The Cyphomandra tree produces delicious fruit.

  • Gardeners in warmer climates often grow Cyphomandra species for their attractive foliage and edible fruit.

  • Some botanists classify the tamarillo as part of the genus Cyphomandra instead of Solanum.

  • The Cyphomandra plant is appreciated for its sweet and tangy fruit known as the tree tomato.

Surface Forms

Cyphomandra singular
Cyphomandras plural

Etymology

Cyphomandra is the scientific name for the tree tomato and other related nightshade plants. A helpful way to remember it is to split it into Greek parts: cypho- meaning 'bent' or 'curved' and -mandra as a common plant-name ending, so the name points to this group of plants today.