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Solanaceae

Nolana sphaerophylla (Phil.) Mesa ex M.O.Dillon

Place of Publication

Darwiniana 45(2): 239 (2007)

Type citation

CHILE. Región III(Atacama): Los Animas, [26˚23’S, 70º44'W], (1853-54) R.A. Philippi s.n. (holotype: SGO [SGO-55082])

Synonyms

References

  • Zuloaga et al. (2007)

    Zuloaga, F.O. , Morrone, O. and Belgrano, M.J. 2007. Novedades taxonómicas y nomenclaturales para la flora vascular del cono sur de Sudamérica. Darwiniana 45(2): 236-241.

Key characteristics

Very distinctive species in having very small leaves, 2-3 x ca. 2 mm with 3-8 multicellular trichomes (ca. 1 mm) Dillon 2019, pers. comm.

Notes

Seed of this species is banked by the national seed bank of Chile, INIA.