Solanum nubicola
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NameSolanum nubicola
Scientific NameSolanum nubicola
Plant FamilySolanaceae
Natural HabitatFound in the Punas on the eastern side of Laguna de Carpa, Peru, at an altitude of 3500 meters. It grows in small forest relicts dominated by Polylepis and Buddleja trees, associated with Hypericum laricifolium shrubs, herbaceous ferns, and Stipa ichu grasses, typically on black, very humid soils.
Parts Usedroot
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Cultivation NotesPrefers high-altitude, humid environments with black, rich soils, similar to its native Puna habitat in Peru. It thrives in conditions mimicking small forest relicts with associated Polylepis and Buddleja species.
Rarityuncommon
Description
Solanum nubicola is a tuber-bearing plant characterized by large, long, flat, white tubers measuring 5-6 cm. The herbarium specimen shows a branched stem with alternate, simple leaves and some dried floral structures.
