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Image of Cestrum parqui
VII Region, Reserva Nacional Altos del Lircay, Chile
Altitude: 1400-2200 m. 01 18, 2006
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Species: | Cestrum parqui L'Hér. | |
Family: | Solanaceae | ![]() |
Order: | Solanales | |
Chilean Name: | Palqui , Parqui , Hediondilla | |
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Record: | 0007 |
About 1 Cestrum in Chile and 1 in our data base. | |
About 156 Solanaceae in Chile and 70 in our data base. |
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Native Very Frequent
Height: 3 m. Some ornamental value (B) |
INTRODUCTION |
Image of Cestrum parqui VII Region, Las Lomas, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Shrub Flower: Yellow, 5 petals Height: 3 m.
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Image of Cestrum parqui 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: Humid areas, with almost constant rainfall. Short dry periods are possible (generally not longer than 1 month).
Light conditions: Fully exposed to the sun. Level areas or slopes facing north.
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Image of Cestrum parqui VII Region, Pelarco, Libueno, Chile
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USESSome ornamental value (B)
Useful properties: Medicinal
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Image of Cestrum parqui Region Metropolitana, Santiago, La Florida, 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).
Very easy to cultivate
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