Vestia foetida
Huevil
Also known as: Cantua foetida (Ruiz & Pav.) Cav. +4 more
- Cantua foetida (Ruiz & Pav.) Cav.
- Cantua ligustrifolia Juss.
- Levana uniflora Raf.
- Periphragmos foetidus Ruiz & Pav.
- Vestia lycioides Willd.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Solanaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub.
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Naturally occurring in South America, Vestia foetida (commonly known as Huevil) is a shrub belonging to the Solanaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to temperate conditions. It is the only recognized species within its genus.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southern South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Chile Central, Chile South
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Great Britain