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Nicotiana × sanderi

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Nicotiana × sanderi
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Solanales
Family: Solanaceae
Genus: Nicotiana
Species:
N. × sanderi
Binomial name
Nicotiana × sanderi
Synonyms

Nicotiana × sanderi,[4] also known as Nicotiana × sanderae, is a hybrid of the tobacco species Nicotiana alata (syn. N. affinis) and Nicotiana forgetiana (syn. N. rubra).[2][5] It is the most common ornamental Nicotiana variety found and sold in the United Kingdom. Nicotiana × sanderi requires soft soil mixed with sand to thrive. The plant will grow to heights of 3 feet (0.91 m) and will give off a sweet scent in the evening, like most Nicotiana plants.[citation needed] Nicotiana × sanderi is not hardy against frost and will die if it comes in contact with it; however, it withstands drought. Because of its size, N. × sanderi is used as a house or garden plant.

An analytical study published in 1963 concluded that N. × sanderi leaves have a low nicotine concentration and a moderately low nornicotine concentration.[5]

References

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  1. ^ Masters, Maxwell Tylden (1903-05-30). "Supplement to the Gardeners' Chronicle". The Gardeners' Chronicle. Series 3. 33 (857): ii.
  2. ^ a b Royal Horticultural (1903-06-27). "Exhibition at Holland House". The Gardeners' Chronicle. Series 3. 33 (861): 422.
  3. ^ Watson, William (1904). "Nicotiana sanderae". Flora and Sylva. 2 (16): 216.
  4. ^ "Nicotiana × sanderi Mast". Plants of the World Online. Kew Science. Retrieved 2023-07-17.
  5. ^ a b Smith, Harold; Abashian, Dorothy (1963). "Chromatographic investigations on the alkaloid content of Nicotiana species and interspecific combinations". American Journal of Botany. 50 (5): 435–447. doi:10.2307/2440313. JSTOR 2440313.