Lycium stenophyllum Remy

Type: Chile: (lectotype: Chile, Coquimbo, GAY s. n.)

Geographical Region: South America

Distribution: CHILE: Arequipa, Antojagasta, Coquimbo, Atacama, Tarapaca; PERU

Habit: erect

Shrub height: 0.8-2 m

Leaf characteristics:

Leaf Pubescence: pubescent
Leaf Length: 2-20 mm
Leaf Width: 0.5-1.5 mm

Calyx characteristics:

Calyx Shape: campanulate
Calyx Pubescence: pubescent
Calyx Tube Length: 1-1.5 mm
Calyx Lobe Length: 1-2.5 mm

Corolla characteristics:

Corolla Color: white, whitish-blue
Flower Shape: spreading
Corolla Tube Length: 12-16 mm
Corolla Lobe Length: 1-2mm

Merosity: 4

Filament Pubescence: pilose on lower 2.5-4mm of base

Sexuality: hermaphroditic

Fruit characteristics:

Fruit Type: berry
Fruit Shape: ovoid
Fruit length: 3-4.5 mm
Fruit width: 3-4 mm

Seed Number: 1-5 per locule

Fruit Constriction: no