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Image of Escallonia pulverulenta
VII Region, Radal Siete Tazas, Chile
Altitude: 400-850 m. 01 15, 2006
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Species: | Escallonia pulverulenta (Ruiz & Pav.) Pers. | |
Family: | Escalloniaceae | ![]() |
Order: | Rosales | |
Chilean Name: | Madroņo , Corontillo , Siete camisas | |
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Record: | 0021 |
About 30 Escallonia in Chile and 6 in our data base. | |
About 32 Escalloniaceae in Chile and 6 in our data base. |
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Frequent
Good ornamental value (A) |
INTRODUCTION |
Image of Escallonia pulverulenta VII Region, Radal Siete Tazas, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Shrub
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Image of Escallonia pulverulenta VII Region, Radal Siete Tazas, Chile
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HABITATIn Chile this species grows in the following environmental conditions:
Habitat according to altitude: Medium altitude up to the timber line
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 Escallonia pulverulenta VII Region, Radal Siete Tazas, Chile
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USESGood ornamental value (A)
Useful properties: Medicinal
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Image of Escallonia pulverulenta VII Region, Chileflora Lab., 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
Low germination, less than 30 %
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More photos (9) of Escallonia pulverulenta (Ruiz & Pav.) Pers. available here |
More species from the same Escalloniaceae family in our data base: Escallonia leucantha (Siete camisas / Luncillo / Ņipa blanca) Escallonia pulverulenta (Madroņo / Corontillo / Siete camisas) Escallonia rubra (Siete camisas colorado / Ņipa / Yang- yang) |