Fragaria nilgerrensis is a species of wild strawberry native to southern and southeast Asia. Its fruit are white to light pink, with poor flavour, and the fruit is of no commercial value. It is similar in appearance to F. moupinensis. All strawberries have a base haploid count of 7 chromosomes. Fragaria nilgerrensis is diploid, having 2 pairs of these chromosomes for a total of 14 chromosomes.
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Distribution of Nilgiri strawberry
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Habitat of Nilgiri strawberry
Valley forests, forest margins, thickets, meadows on mountain slopes, valleys
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Distribution Map of Nilgiri strawberry
The plant known by the scientific name 'nilgiri strawberry' is natively found across the mountainous regions of South and Southeast Asia, flourishing in temperate zones. Its presence is significant in the sub-Himalayan areas and the highlands that straddle the border between the subtropical and temperate biomes of this vast region.
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Temperature
-10 - 38 ℃
Nilgiri strawberry originates from environments with a moderate climate. It thrives in a preferred temperature range of 59 to 95°F (15 to 35℃). Adjustments to temperature in colder seasons may be necessary for optimal growth.
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Nilgiri strawberry
Fragaria nilgerrensis
Fragaria nilgerrensis is a species of wild strawberry native to southern and southeast Asia. Its fruit are white to light pink, with poor flavour, and the fruit is of no commercial value. It is similar in appearance to F. moupinensis. All strawberries have a base haploid count of 7 chromosomes. Fragaria nilgerrensis is diploid, having 2 pairs of these chromosomes for a total of 14 chromosomes.
Hardiness Zones
7 to 9
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Key Facts About Nilgiri strawberry
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Attributes of Nilgiri strawberry
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Height
5 cm to 25 cm
Leaf Color
Green
Flower Size
1 cm to 2 cm
Flower Color
White
Leaf type
Deciduous
Ideal Temperature
15 - 35 ℃
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Distribution of Nilgiri strawberry
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Habitat of Nilgiri strawberry
Valley forests, forest margins, thickets, meadows on mountain slopes, valleys
Northern Hemisphere
South Hemisphere
Distribution Map of Nilgiri strawberry
The plant known by the scientific name 'nilgiri strawberry' is natively found across the mountainous regions of South and Southeast Asia, flourishing in temperate zones. Its presence is significant in the sub-Himalayan areas and the highlands that straddle the border between the subtropical and temperate biomes of this vast region.
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Nilgiri strawberry originates from environments with a moderate climate. It thrives in a preferred temperature range of 59 to 95°F (15 to 35℃). Adjustments to temperature in colder seasons may be necessary for optimal growth.
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