Jaltomata oppositifolia
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NameJaltomata oppositifolia
Scientific NameJaltomata oppositifolia S.Leiva & Mione
Plant FamilySolanaceae
Natural HabitatThis species is found at an altitude of 3,050 meters in Cajamarca, Peru, typically growing at the border of cultivated fields and within primary forests, which are rich in native trees and epiphytes like bromeliads.
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Traditional UsesNo traditional medicinal uses are described in the provided image or metadata.
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Contraindications & WarningsNo contraindications are described in the provided image or metadata.
Cultivation NotesNo cultivation notes are described in the provided image or metadata.
Rarityuncommon
Description
Jaltomata oppositifolia is a herbaceous plant characterized by simple, ovate leaves arranged alternately along a slender stem. It produces small, pale, bell-shaped flowers and spherical fruits that mature from green to orange, containing numerous seeds.
