Cocona
Solanum sessiliflorum
- Native to:
- Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, French Guiana, Nicaragua, Panamá, Peru, Suriname, Venezuela
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Solanaceae
- Genus:
- Solanum
- Species:
- Solanum sessiliflorum
- USDA Symbol:
- SOSE11
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 200 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- jan,feb,mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct,nov,dec
- Bloom Colors:
- white, yellow
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, small mammals
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- native to Amazon rainforest, prefers humid conditions
Propagation & Germination
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily in warm, moist conditions without pretreatment.