Solanum boyacense
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Basic Information
Family: Solanaceae
Genus: solanum
Plant ID (slug): solanum-boyacense
Numeric ID: 25510
USDA Hardiness: Coming soon
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Solanum boyacense is a PERENNIAL. It is frost tender. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.
Distribution
S. America - Colombia, Peru.
Habitats
Edible Uses
Root - cooked[46].
Medicinal Uses
None known
Known Hazards
Although no specific mention of toxicity has been seen for this species, it belongs to a genus where many if not all the members have poisonous leaves and sometimes also the unripe fruits.
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Solanum boyacense
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