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Image of Kageneckia angustifolia
Region Metropolitana, Camino a Farellones, Chile
Altitude: 1500 m. 10 07, 2006
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| Species: | Kageneckia angustifolia D.Don | |
| Family: | Rosaceae |  |
| Order: | Rosales | |
| Chilean Name: | Frangel , Olivillo de cordillera | |
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| Record: | 0055 |
| About 2 Kageneckia in Chile and 2 in our data base. | |
| About 46 Rosaceae in Chile and 28 in our data base. |
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| Endemic Frequent
Height: 6 m. Some ornamental value (B) |
INTRODUCTIONThis is an interesting tree which grows at the wood limit in central Chile. |
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Image of Kageneckia angustifolia Region Metropolitana, Camino a Farellones, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Tree Flower: White, 5 petals Height: 6 m.
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Image of Kageneckia angustifolia Region Metropolitana, Embalse Yeso, 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 Kageneckia angustifolia Region Metropolitana, Embalse Yeso, Chile
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USESSome ornamental value (B)
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Image of Kageneckia angustifolia Region Metropolitana, Embalse Yeso, Chile
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GROWING TIPSThis species has the following hardiness: USDA Hardiness Zone 8. The plant tolerates low temperatures (-8° C), can tolerate occasional snow cover for up to a couple of weeks per year.
Very easy to cultivate
Very easy to germinate. If you are interested in purchasing seeds of this or similar species, please go to our On-line Seeds Shop. |
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