Jaltomata cajamarca
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NameJaltomata cajamarca
Scientific NameJaltomata cajamarca Mione
Plant FamilySolanaceae
Natural HabitatFound in Peru, specifically in the Cajamarca Department and Province, near km1244 on the road from Cajamarca to San Marcos, on the outskirts of Namora village. It thrives in dry montane scrub and along dry cliff edges at an altitude of 2764m.
Parts Usedwhole_plant
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Cultivation NotesPrefers dry montane scrub conditions and rocky, cliff-edge environments at high altitudes (around 2764m). Requires a woody base for support and likely well-drained soil.
Rarityuncommon
Description
This is a small, low-growing shrub reaching up to 20cm in height, with a woody base. It features small, cream-white corollas with spreading lobes and purple hairs at the filament bases. The fruits are initially green and marbled, eventually turning orange.
