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INTRODUCTION

Image of Tristerix verticillatus

VII Region, Laguna Maule, Chile
Altitude: 1500 m. 03 18, 2008

DESCRIPTION

Plant type: Shrub

Flower: Red, 5 petals
Red, without information on the number of petals

Height: 80 cm.

Image of Tristerix verticillatus

VII Region, Laguna Maule, Chile
Altitude: 1500 m. 03 18, 2008

HABITAT

In 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.

Image of Tristerix verticillatus

VII Region, Laguna Maule, Chile
Altitude: 1500 m. 03 18, 2008

USES

No ornamental value (C)

Useful properties:

Medicinal

Image of Tristerix verticillatus

VII Region, Laguna Maule, Chile
Altitude: 1500 m. 03 18, 2008

GROWING TIPS

This 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 difficult to cultivate

The species is recalcitrant, so only fresh fruits (not dried seeds) should be used for germinating. Being a hemiparasite, after germination it will need a host.

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More photos (14) of Tristerix verticillatus (Ruiz & Pav.) Barlow & Weins available here

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