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Image of Euphorbia portulacoides
VII Region, Camino a Laguna Maule, Chile
Altitude: 500-2200 m. 01 13, 2006
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| Species: | Euphorbia portulacoides L. | |
| Family: | Euphorbiaceae |  |
| Order: | Euphorbiales | |
| Chilean Name: | Pichoa grande | |
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| Record: | 0149 |
| About 26 Euphorbia in Chile and 11 in our data base. | |
| About 41 Euphorbiaceae in Chile and 21 in our data base. |
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| Native Frequent
Height: 40 cm. No ornamental value (C) |
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Image of Euphorbia portulacoides VII Region, Camino a Laguna Maule, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Shrub Flower: Yellow, 5 petals Height: 40 cm.
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Image of Euphorbia portulacoides VII Region, Camino a Laguna Maule, Chile
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HABITATIn Chile this species grows in the following environmental conditions:
Habitat according to altitude: High altitude close 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 Euphorbia portulacoides VII Region, Reserva Nacional Altos del Lircay, Chile
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USESNo ornamental value (C)
Useful properties: Medicinal
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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.
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