Solanum asteropilodes
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NameSolanum asteropilodes
Scientific NameSolanum asteropilodes Bitter
Plant FamilySolanaceae
Natural HabitatFound in secondary roadside scrub vegetation, specifically recorded at an altitude of 2600 meters in the Province of Loja, 5 km south of the Loja / Azuay border on the road to Loja, Ecuador.
Parts Usedleaf,flower,fruit
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Cultivation NotesThis shrub thrives in high-altitude environments, typically found around 2600 meters. It grows to a moderate height of 2-2.5 meters and prefers conditions similar to secondary roadside scrub.
Rarityuncommon
Description
This plant is a shrub, typically growing to 2 to 2.5 meters in height. It features grayish blue-green leaves that are slightly paler on their undersides. The corollas are mauve-purple with distinctive yellow anthers, and its immature fruits are globose and green.
