Solanum missimense
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NameSolanum missimense
Scientific NameSolanum missimense Symon
Plant FamilySolanaceae
Natural HabitatFound in Papua-New Guinea, specifically on the lower to middle slopes of Mt. Missim, at altitudes ranging from 15 to 1600 meters. It grows on eroding logging tracks and rotten granite.
Parts Usedleaf,flower,fruit
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Cultivation NotesPrefers tropical to subtropical climates, thriving in mountainous regions with altitudes between 15-1600m. Requires well-drained soil, possibly with granite influence, and can tolerate disturbed areas like logging tracks. Grows as a shrub up to 1 meter tall and wide.
Rarityuncommon
Description
This plant is a sparingly clonal shrub, growing to 1 x 1 meter in size. It features white flowers borne at the base of a peduncle with a long stalk, followed by 3-4 fruits on a slightly tapered pedicel. The plant is characterized by glandular hairs and ripe fruits that are tomato red, becoming black when overripe.
