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Image of Solanum ligustrinum
VII Region, Camino a Laguna Maule, Chile
Altitude: 1350-2100 m. 02 02, 2006
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| Species: | Solanum ligustrinum Lodd. | |
| Family: | Solanaceae |  |
| Order: | Solanales | |
| Chilean Name: | Natre , Natri , Tomatillo | |
| English Name: | Common Nightshade | |
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| Record: | 0196 |
| About 37 Solanum in Chile and 19 in our data base. | |
| About 156 Solanaceae in Chile and 70 in our data base. |
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| Native Frequent
Height: 1.6 m. Good ornamental value (A) |
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Image of Solanum ligustrinum VII Region, Camino a Laguna Maule, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Shrub Flower: Blue, 5 petals Height: 1.6 m.
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Image of Solanum ligustrinum VII Region, Camino a Laguna Maule, Chile
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HABITATIn Chile this species grows in the following environmental conditions:
Habitat according to altitude: Medium altitude up to the timber line
Watering conditions: Humid areas, with almost constant rainfall. Short dry periods are possible (generally not longer than 1 month).
Light conditions: Fully exposed to the sun. Level areas or slopes facing north.
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USESGood ornamental value (A)
Useful properties: Medicinal
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GROWING TIPSThis species has the following hardiness: USDA Hardiness Zone 8. The plant tolerates low temperatures (-8° C), can tolerate occasional snow cover for up to a couple of weeks per year.
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