Solanum perlongistylum explained

Solanum perlongistylum is an evergreen vine in the family Solanaceae.^[1] It is endemic to Peru, and is a close relative of S. muricatum, the domesticated pepino. Its style is the longest in the group, and its flowers have a higher pollen:ovule ratio. It is self-incompatible. It is diploid at n  =  12. Together with Solanum catilliflorum, it might be an allopatric variant of S. caripense.^[1]

Notes and References

1. Anderson. G. J.. Martine. C. T.. Prohens. J.. Nuez. F.. Solanum Perlongistylum and S. Catilliflorum, New Endemic Peruvian Species of Solanum, Section Basarthrum, Are Close Relatives of the Domesticated Pepino, S. Muricatum. Novon: A Journal for Botanical Nomenclature. 16. 2. 2006. 161–167. 1055-3177. 10.3417/1055-3177(2006)16[161:SPASCN]2.0.CO;2. 85629504 .