Solanum limoncochaense
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NameSolanum limoncochaense
Scientific NameSolanum limoncochaense Tepe
Plant FamilySolanaceae
Natural HabitatNative to the Sucumbíos region of Ecuador, specifically found in the Reserva Biológica Limoncocha, in the northwest part of the lagoon area. It thrives in tropical or subtropical environments, often trailing over ground and fallen trees.
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Cultivation NotesLikely requires a tropical or subtropical climate with consistent moisture, similar to its native habitat in the Ecuadorian Amazon. It prefers to trail along the ground or over other structures, suggesting it may benefit from support or groundcover conditions.
Rarityuncommon
Description
This herbaceous plant trails along the ground and over fallen trees. It features somewhat fleshy leaves with discolored, deep reddish veins and petioles. Its white flowers are nodding with petals reflexed at anthesis, and it produces pendent, flattened, bronze-colored fruits with a sweet, heavy scent reminiscent of passion fruit or star fruit, containing approximately 60 seeds.
