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Image of Schinus polygamus
VII Region, Las Lomas, Chile
Altitude: 400-600 m. 12 30, 2005
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Species: | Schinus polygamus (Cav.) Cabrera | |
Family: | Anacardiaceae | ![]() |
Order: | Sapindales | |
Chilean Name: | Huingán , Borocoi , Boroco | |
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Record: | 0006 |
About 12 Schinus in Chile and 5 in our data base. | |
About 14 Anacardiaceae in Chile and 6 in our data base. |
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Endemic Frequent
Height: 3 m. Some ornamental value (B) |
INTRODUCTION |
Image of Schinus polygamus VII Region, Las Lomas, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Tree Flower: Yellow, 4 petals Height: 3 m.
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Image of Schinus polygamus VII Region, Las Lomas, 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 Schinus polygamus VII Region, Las Lomas, Chile
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USESSome ornamental value (B)
Useful properties: Edible plant
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Image of Schinus polygamus VII Region, Las Lomas, 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).
Good germination, 60 - 80 %
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More photos (8) of Schinus polygamus (Cav.) Cabrera available here |
More species from the same Anacardiaceae family in our data base: Schinus molle (Molle / Pimiento / Pimientero de Perú) Schinus montanus (Muchi / Litrecillo) Schinus polygamus (Huingán / Borocoi / Boroco) |