Lycium distichum Meyen

Type: Peru: Cordillera de Tacna, Meyen (Berlin)

Geographical Region: South America

Distribution: CHILE: Provinces Arequipa, Tarapaca; PERU

Habit: erect, rugged

Shrub height: 1.5-2 m

Leaf characteristics:

Leaf Pubescence: pubescent
Leaf Length: 3-15 mm
Leaf Width: 2-6.5 mm

Calyx characteristics:

Calyx Shape: campanulate
Calyx Pubescence: pubescent
Calyx Tube Length: 1-2mm
Calyx Lobe Length: 1-3 mm

Corolla characteristics:

Corolla Color: white, light lilac
Flower Shape: spreading
Corolla Tube Length: 10.5-16 mm
Corolla Lobe Length: 1.5-2.4 mm

Merosity: 4-5

Filament Pubescence: pubescent on the lower 2-4mm of base

Sexuality: hermaphroditic

Fruit characteristics:

Fruit Type: berry
Fruit Shape: ovoid
Fruit Color: orange, red
Fruit Length: 5 mm
Fruit Width: 4.5 mm

Seed Number: 3-7 per locule

Fruit Constriction: no