Solanum elvasioides
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NameSolanum elvasioides
Scientific NameSolanum elvasioides S.Knapp
Plant FamilySolanaceae
Natural HabitatThis species is found in the Loja province of Ecuador, specifically along the road to Las Achira (Uritusinga) at an altitude of 2800 meters. It thrives in paramo environments that are regularly subjected to burning.
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Rarityuncommon
Description
Solanum elvasioides is a shrub, typically growing to about 1 meter in height. Its leaves are simple and alternate, and the specimen displays dark, unripe fruits. The herbarium sheet includes roots, stems, and foliage.
