Solanum argentinum Bitter & Lillo

  • Filed As

    Solanaceae
    Solanum argentinum Bitter & Lillo

  • Collector(s)

    M. H. Nee 53001 with J. M. Mendoza F., 13 May 2005

  • Location

    Bolivia. Tarija. Gran Chaco Prov. Along highway from Yacuiba to Villa Montes, 1 km N of Palmar Grande town.

  • Habitat

    On more or less flat valley bottom, with evidence of fires. Dense stand of Copernicia alba. The understory near the road seems to consist almost entirely of widespread weedy species.

  • Description

    Shrub 2 m. tall. Inflorescence erect; fruit green. Phenology of specimen: Fruit.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 00731648

    Occurrence ID: 332a3847-b56e-4dd0-9e46-2f95421229be

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  • Region

    South America

  • Country

    Bolivia

  • State/Province

    Tarija

  • County/Municipio

    Gran Chaco Prov.

  • Locality

    Along highway from Yacuiba to Villa Montes, 1 km N of Palmar Grande town

  • Elevation

    Alt. 480 m. (1575 ft.)

  • Coordinates

    -21.5361, -63.4564

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The New York Botanical Garden
Plants of BOLIVIA
Solanaceae Solanum argentinum Bitter & Lillo
det. M. Nee, 2005
Depto. Tarija, Prov. Gran Chaco, along highway from
Yacuiba to Villa Montes, 1 km N of Palmar Grande town,
dense stand of Copemicia alba on more or less flat valley
bottom, with evidence of fires. The understory near the road
seems to consist almost entirely of widespread weedy
species.
21°32.18’S, 63°27.39’W. alt. 480 m.
Shrub 2 m. tall. Inflorescence erect; fruit green.
Coll.: M. Nee & J. M. Mendoza F.
No. 53001	13 May 2005
00731648