Ullucus tuberosus
Ulluco
Also known as: Chenopodium tuberosum Ruiz +1 more
- Chenopodium tuberosum Ruiz
- Gandola tuberosa Moq.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Basellaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tuberous geophyte.
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Indigenous to South America, Ullucus tuberosus (commonly known as Ulluco) is a tuberous plant belonging to the Basellaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. It is the only recognized species within its genus.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina Northwest, Bolivia, Peru
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)
Chile North, Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela