Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
yacheriana
ID:
1024297

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Leiva

Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Arnaldoa 17(1): 26. 2010.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001023635

Common Names

  • Nicandra yacheriana
  • Yacher's Nicotiana
  • Yacher's Tobacco

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Description

Nicandra yacheriana (also called Yacher's nicandra, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It has a grey-green bark and its leaves are grey-green, oval-shaped and have a leathery texture. It grows in dry grasslands, deserts and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Nicandra yacheriana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a windbreak and has a high tolerance for drought. It has a high nutritional value and can be used as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Nicandra yacheriana are small, yellow and star-shaped. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nicandra yacheriana is a perennial herb that can be grown from seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done in the spring or summer when the soil is warm. Seeds should be sown in a shallow tray and lightly covered with soil. Division can be done by carefully separating the roots and replanting in a pot with moist soil. Keep the soil moist and the plants should establish in a few weeks.

Where to Find Nicandra yacheriana

Nicandra yacheriana is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It is found in moist, shady areas in the understory of the forest.

Species in the Solanaceae family

References

Segundo Leiva Gonzales: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Leiva' in the authors string.
Solanaceae Source record for this taxon: Based on the initial data import