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Image of Senna arnottiana
VII Region, Laguna Maule, Chile
Altitude: 1300-2100 m. 02 09, 2006
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Species: | Senna arnottiana (Hook.) H.S.Irwin & Barneby | |
Family: | Fabaceae | ![]() |
Order: | Fabales | |
Chilean Name: | Quebracho , Alcaparra , Tara | |
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Record: | 0126 |
About 14 Senna in Chile and 7 in our data base. | |
About 311 Fabaceae in Chile and 186 in our data base. |
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Foreign Frequent
Height:100 Good ornamental value (A) |
INTRODUCTION |
Image of Senna arnottiana VII Region, Reserva Nacional Radal Siete Tasas, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Shrub Flower: Yellow, 5 petals Height:100
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Image of Senna arnottiana VII Region, Reserva Nacional Altos del Lircay, 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 Senna arnottiana VII Region, Reserva Nacional Altos del Lircay, Chile
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USESGood ornamental value (A)
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Image of Senna arnottiana VII Region, Reserva Nacional Altos del Lircay, 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
Good germination, 60 - 80 %
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