Solanum nigrum l commonly as black nightshade is a dicot weed in the solanaceae family. General information about solanum sessiliflorum soltp. Evaluation of antioxidant capacity of solanum sessiliflorum. However, most studies have investigated cubiu nutrients in whole fruits. At present it is named solanum sessiliflorum but was previously known as solanum topiro and earlier as solanum hyporrhodium.
Solanum information types of solanum plants in the garden. Solanum sessiliflorum dunal or cocona is a tropical shrub belonging to the solanaceae family. Solanum sessiliflorum soltpoverview eppo global database. Cocona solanum sessiliflorum dunal is a fruit with an exotic flavour which is indigenous to the amazon region and used by the natives and inhabitants of this region for food, medicine and cosmetics quijano. This work aimed at evaluating biochemical indices of cubiu fruits according to different tissues peel, pulp and placenta and ripening stages green, turning, ripe and fully ripe. Feb 22, 20 solanum linnaeanum has long been referred to has solanum sodomaeum l. Edmonds solanum caribaeum dunal solanum fistulosum dunal ex poir. Solanum sessiliflorum, the cocona, is a tropical shrub of the family solanaceae. These species can be distinguished by the following differences. An solanum dulcamara in nahilalakip ha genus nga solanum, ngan familia nga solanaceae. Phylogenetic relationships in the evolution of solanum. The website also provides access to a database and images of herbarium specimens found at the university of south florida and other herbaria. Solanum linnaeanum is a striking shrub easy to recognize by its deeply divided pinnatifid leaves with a characteristic rounded lobing pattern.
The cocona plant has sturdy branches and huge, serrate and hairy leaves. Cocona is native to the western amazon and was domesticated by. Nutrients of cubiu fruits solanum sessiliflorum dunal. The international status of ipgri is conferred under an. This study evaluated cubiu fruit nutrients as a function of different tissues peel, pulp, and placenta and ripening stages green, turning, ripe, and fully ripe. Cocona solanum sessiliflorum is native to the eastern slopes of the andes of peru, ecuador, colombia and venezuela as well as the amazonian part of brazil. For more multimedia, look at solanum sessiliflorum on wikimedia commons. The solanum family of plants is a large genus under the family umbrella of solanaceae that includes up to 2,000 species, ranging from food crops, such as the potato and the tomato, to various ornamentals and medicinal species. Solanum sessiliflorum health effects and herbal facts. Fruits n 118 were harvested to investigate weight, macronutrients. Coastal populations in northern africa and around the mediterreanean are morphologically uniform but greater variation is observed in south africa. The crossability and genetic relationship between solanum retroflexum dun. Phytoremediation potential of manacubiu solanum sessiliflorum dunal for the deleterious effects of methylmercury on the reproductive system of rats. The record derives from tropicos data supplied on 20120418 which reports it as an accepted name record 296009 with original publication details.
Solanum sessiliflorum or cocona is a tropical shrub belonging to the solanaceae family. Myrtaceae is the most widely known of the many species of eugenia that have edible fruit. Wild relatives of the eggplant solanum melongena l. Solanum species solanum sessiliflorum name synonyms solanum arecunarum pittier solanum sessiliflorum var. Cubiu fruits solanum sessiliflorum dunal, solanaceae are nutritionally dense.
Solanum sessiliflorum in the germplasm resources information network grin, u. The following entails interesting information about the solanum genus and types of solanum plants. Pdf phytoremediation potential of manacubiu solanum. The objective of this study was evaluated the quality and the period of postharvest shelf life of cocona mosquet, through the physical, chemical and physiological characterization of fruits stored under. From cocona plants in the peruvian highland jungle showing stunting, leaf deformation and necrotic spots a virus was recovered after mechanical inoculation exhibiting isometric particles approximately 30 nm in diameter. Leaves ovateoblong, acuminate, quite entire, up to 8 in. It is suggested that catostrophic selection among the survivors of the blight gave rise to solanum tuberosum ssp. Cubiu solanum sessiliflorum dunal is a native fruit from the amazon, that is still little known and little explored outside its region of origin, but it has great potential duarte, 2011. This species is probably native to south africa and has been introduced into the mediterranean.
It belongs to the solanaceae and the genus solanum. An solanum pseudocapsicum in nahilalakip ha genus nga solanum, ngan familia nga solanaceae. Solanum sessiliflorum dunal cocona subordinate taxa. Solanum retroflexum dunal is an accepted name this name is the accepted name of a species in the genus solanum family solanaceae. Department of agriculture agricultural research service. The atlas of florida plants provides a source of information for the distribution of plants within the state and taxonomic information. Alabile has very large, globose fruits up to 10cm in diameter, sweeter and less acidulous than other forms of s. Biochemical changes of cubiu fruits solanum sessiliflorum. Glossy nightshade solanum nodiflorum is also similar to hairy nightshade solanum chenopodioides, cherry nightshade solanum physalifolium var. Cubiu solanum sessiliflorum dunal, also known in spanishspeaking countries as tupiro, topiro, and cocona and known as orinoco apple and peach tomato in englishspeaking countries, is a vegetable of the family solanaceae which is native to the amazon and widely distributed through the humid equatorial regions of. Chemical characterization of the pulp, peel and seeds of cocona solanum sessiliflorum dunal sernacock, l. The record derives from tropicos data supplied on 20120418 which reports it as an accepted name record 296003 with original publication details. Cubiu fruits solanum sessiliflorum dunal, solanaceae are known for their high nutritional value and low caloric content.
Solanum lasiocarpum is an erect or spreadingly branched, lignescent perennial growing 1 2 metres. Knapp s, barboza ge, sarkinen t 2017 25462547 proposals to reject the name solanum rubrum and to conserve the name s. Solanaceae of north america update, database version 2011 acquired. Solanum rugosum dunal tabacon aspero subordinate taxa.
It can be distinguished from those plants by its lack of spines. Postharvest quality of cocona solanum sessiliflorum dunal. Updated for itis by the flora of north america expertise network, in connection with an update for usda plants 20072010 reference for. La cocona es una solanacea nativa de la region amazonica, se encuentra distribuida en las. The leaves are alternate on the branch, and vary greatly in size, up to 10 centimetres 3. Solanum linnaeanum has long been referred to has solanum sodomaeum l. Solanum viarum is a prickly perennial up to 2 m tall. Chemical composition of the fruit of solanum sessiliflorum. The amazonian indian name, cubiyu, is a term applied to several species of solanum, but around manaus, brazil, cubiu pertains specifically to s. Free and bound volatiles of cocona solanum sessiliflorum dunal. Cubiu solanum sessiliflorum dunal is a solanaceous shrub native to the amazon region that has been attracting interest from researchers and producers of other brazilian regions. At one time it was erroneously identified as solanum hyporhodium a. Plant propagation protocol for solanum americanum esrm 412.
Pdf postharvest quality of cocona solanum sessiliflorum. Solanum sessiliflorum wikipedia, a enciclopedia livre. Pdf chemical composition of the fruit of solanum sessiliflorum. Solanum sessiliflorum dunal is an accepted name this name is the accepted name of a species in the genus solanum family solanaceae. Methylmercury, organic form of mercury, can increase the number of abnormal sperm and decrease sperm concentration and testosterone levels possibly due to the damage caused by reactive species to germ and leydig cells. The plant is very variable and has at times been divided into a number of species. Cocona solanum sessiliflorum dunal is an important genetic resource that has been traditionally used for a variety of purposes, including food, medical and cosmetics applications. Huang, see solanum violaceum ortega ci tian qie grin link.