Identification |
Genus
Holboellia
Species
latifolia
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
Family
LARDIZABALACEAE
Specimen number
S2671
Data source
GrUnFr p161
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Life cycle |
Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Various
Life span
Annual cycle
Evergreen
Stature
Vine
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
20'
Overall spread
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Climate |
Sunshine
Various
Water
Various
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Various
USDA hardiness
Not classified
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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Garden |
Suitable for gardens
no
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
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Special qualities |
Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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Adverse factors |
Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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Herbal medicine |
Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
The fruit is 2 to 3 inch long, 1 inch diameter, with purple colored skins and many black seeds. It has a bland tasting white pulp. Holboella latifolia is most commonly used fresh.
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Traditional uses |
Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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Cultivation |
Propagule
Cutting
Layering
Pollination method
Hand pollination
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Tender
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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Nutrition |
Is edible
yes
Culinary uses
Fresh
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Fruit
Description of edible parts
2 to 3 inch long, 1 inch diameter, with purple colored skins and many black seeds
Flavor / texture
has a bland tasting white pulp
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Horticulture |
Horticulture notes
Holboella latifolia can be propagated using a cutting or by layering. Holboella is thought to originate from Himalayas and China.
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Herbarium |
Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Holboella latifolia is evergreen.
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