Witheringia nelsonii
Image: Breedlove, Dennis E.; Mally, D.; Mally, H. (cc0)
NameWitheringia nelsonii
Scientific NameWitheringia nelsonii
Plant FamilySolanaceae
Natural HabitatThis plant is found on the crests of ridges within Lower Montane Rain Forests. The specimen was collected at an elevation of 300 meters in Chiapas, Mexico.
Parts Usedleaf,flower,fruit
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Cultivation NotesThrives in warm, humid environments typical of lower montane rainforests, particularly on ridge crests. It requires conditions that support growth into a sizable shrub up to 10 feet in height.
Rarityuncommon
Description
Witheringia nelsonii is a shrub that can grow up to 10 feet tall. It features broad, ovate leaves and produces pale yellow flowers, which mature into small, round fruits.
