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Hartweg's cyphomandra

Scientific Name: Cyphomandra hartwegii

Family: Solanaceae

Category: Dicot

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Cyphomandra hartwegii

Also known as Hartweg's cyphomandra or Tree Tomato, Cyphomandra hartwegii is an evergreen tree.

Considerations for Pets

  • Belongs to the plant family Solanaceae.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Cyphomandra hartwegii (Miers) Dunal
  • Common Name: Hartweg's cyphomandra, Tree Tomato, Baumtomate
  • Family: Solanaceae
  • Rank: Species
  • Synonyms:
    • Solanum circinatum Bohs
    • Cyphomandra costaricensis Donn. Sm.
    • Pionandra hartwegii Miers (basionym)
  • Former Synonyms: Cyphomandra hartwegii (Miers) Walp.

Morphology and Growth

  • Evergreen tree growing up to 2 meters (6 ft 7 in) tall.
  • Grows at a fast rate.

Hardiness

  • Hardy to zone (UK) 9.
  • Frost tender.
  • In leaf from January 12th.

Resources and Further Information

  • Dave's Garden
  • British Database of World Flora and Fauna
  • Permaculture Local Species database
  • TaxonConcept Knowledge Base
  • CJBG (Conservatoire et Jardin botaniques de la Ville de Genève) Databases