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Image of Lithrea caustica
VII Region, Pelarco, Libueno, Chile
Altitude: 350 m. 01 05, 2006
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| Species: | Lithrea caustica (Molina) Hook & Arn. | |
| Family: | Anacardiaceae |  |
| Order: | Sapindales | |
| Chilean Name: | Litre | |
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| Record: | 0003 |
| About 1 Lithrea in Chile and 1 in our data base. | |
| About 14 Anacardiaceae in Chile and 6 in our data base. |
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| Endemic Very Frequent
Height: 6 m. No ornamental value (C) |
INTRODUCTION |
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Image of Lithrea caustica VII Region, Pelarco, Libueno, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Tree Flower: Yellow, without information on the number of petals Height: 6 m.
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Image of Lithrea caustica VII Region, Pelarco, Libueno, Chile
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HABITATIn Chile this species grows in the following environmental conditions:
Habitat according to altitude: Low altitude, interior valleys
Watering conditions: Somewhat dry areas where the drought may last 3 - 5 months. Precipitations of 400 - 800 mm. are concentrated in winter.
Light conditions: Fully exposed to the sun. Level areas or slopes facing north.
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Image of Lithrea caustica VII Region, Pelarco, Libueno, Chile
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USESNo ornamental value (C)
Useful properties: Industrial Use
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Image of Lithrea caustica VII Region, Pelarco, Libueno, Chile
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GROWING TIPSThis species has the following hardiness: USDA Hardiness Zone 9. The plant does not tolerate snow, but can tolerate occasional freezing spells of about - 5° C (the typical morning frost of central Chile).
Relatively easy to cultivate
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More photos (2) of Lithrea caustica (Molina) Hook & Arn. available here |
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More species from the same Anacardiaceae family in our data base: Lithrea caustica (Litre) Schinus molle (Molle / Pimiento / Pimientero de Perú) |