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Image of Porlieria chilensis
Region Metropolitana, Pirque, Chile
Altitude: 700 m. 02 26, 2006
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Species: | Porlieria chilensis I.M.Johnst. | |
Family: | Zygophyllaceae | ![]() |
Order: | Sapindales | |
Chilean Name: | Guayacán , Palo santo | |
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Record: | 0048 |
About 1 Porlieria in Chile and 1 in our data base. | |
About 7 Zygophyllaceae in Chile and 5 in our data base. |
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Endemic Frequent
Height: 4 m. Good ornamental value (A) |
INTRODUCTION |
Image of Porlieria chilensis Region Metropolitana, Pirque, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Shrub Flower: Blue, 4 petals Height: 4 m.
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Image of Porlieria chilensis Region Metropolitana, Pirque, 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 Porlieria chilensis Region Metropolitana, Pirque, Chile
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USESGood ornamental value (A)
Useful properties: Medicinal
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Image of Porlieria chilensis Region Metropolitana, Pirque, 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 (1) of Porlieria chilensis I.M.Johnst. available here |
More species from the same Zygophyllaceae family in our data base: Porlieria chilensis (Guayacán / Palo santo) |