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Image of Schinus montanus
Region Metropolitana, Camino a Farellones, Chile
Altitude: 1700-2100 m. 10 07, 2006
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Species: | Schinus montanus (Phil.) Engler | |
Family: | Anacardiaceae | ![]() |
Order: | Sapindales | |
Chilean Name: | Muchi , Litrecillo | |
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Record: | 0058 |
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 Not Frequent
Height: 4 m. Good ornamental value (A) |
INTRODUCTION |
Image of Schinus montanus Region Metropolitana, Camino a Farellones, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Shrub Flower: White, 4 petals Height: 4 m.
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Image of Schinus montanus Region Metropolitana, Embalse Yeso - Melosas, 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 Schinus montanus Region Metropolitana, Camino a Farellones, Chile
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USESGood ornamental value (A)
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Image of Schinus montanus Region Metropolitana, Camino a Farellones, 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.
Relatively easy to cultivate
Good germination, 60 - 80 %
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More photos (9) of Schinus montanus (Phil.) Engler available here |
More species from the same Anacardiaceae family in our data base: Schinus molle (Molle / Pimiento / Pimientero de Perú) Schinus montanus (Muchi / Litrecillo) |