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Image of Proustia pyrifolia
VII Region, Radal Siete Tazas, Chile
Altitude: 700-950 m. 02 07, 2006
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| Species: | Proustia pyrifolia DC. | |
| Family: | Asteraceae |  |
| Order: | Asterales | |
| Chilean Name: | Tola blanca | |
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| Record: | 0122 |
| About 9 Proustia in Chile and 4 in our data base. | |
| About 1018 Asteraceae in Chile and 458 in our data base. |
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| Endemic Frequent
Height: 6 m. Some ornamental value (B) |
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Image of Proustia pyrifolia VII Region, Radal Siete Tazas, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Climber
Height: 6 m.
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Image of Proustia pyrifolia VII Region, Radal Siete Tazas, 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 Proustia pyrifolia VII Region, Radal Siete Tazas, Chile
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USESSome ornamental value (B)
Useful properties: Industrial Use
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Image of Proustia pyrifolia VII Region, Radal Siete Tazas, 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).
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