Lycianthes pilifera (Benth.) Bitter

Species

Angiosperms > Solanales > Solanaceae > Lycianthes

Characteristics

A plant that produces annual stems from an underground rootstock.
Life form perennial
Growth form tree
Growth support -
Foliage retention -
Sexuality hermaphrodite
Pollination entomogamy
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Environment

It is a tropical and subtropical plant. It grows in shaded valleys. It is best in a sunny position. Plants are damaged by frost.
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Shaded ravines.
Light 7-9
Soil humidity 4-6
Soil texture 1-6
Soil acidity 3-7
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Hardiness (USDA) -

Usage

The ripe fruit are eaten raw or cooked.
Uses -
Edible fruits
Therapeutic use -
Human toxicity -
Animal toxicity -

Cultivation

Plants can be grown from seeds. Seedlings can be transplanted.
Mode seedlings
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Distribution

Lycianthes pilifera world distribution map, present in Mexico

Conservation status

Lycianthes pilifera threat status: Vulnerable

Identifiers

LSID -
WFO ID wfo-0001022478
COL ID 3WK7Y
BDTFX ID -
INPN ID -
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Synonyms

Lycianthes pilifera Solanum piliferum Solanum pilosiusculum Lycianthes pilifera var. pilifera Lycianthes pilifera var. pilosiuscula