Gilo
Solanum aethiopicum
- Native to:
- Eritrea, Ethiopia
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Solanaceae
- Genus:
- Solanum
- Species:
- Solanum aethiopicum
- USDA Symbol:
- SOGI4
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 120 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug,sep
- Bloom Colors:
- white, purple
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, bees
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 7–21 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate best at 20-30°C. Light is not required for germination.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI