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Image of Sophora macrocarpa
VII Region, Putu, Chile
Altitude: 0-10 m. 06 29, 2006
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| Species: | Sophora macrocarpa J.E.Sm. | |
| Family: | Fabaceae |  |
| Order: | Fabales | |
| Chilean Name: | Mayo | |
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| Record: | 0208 |
| About 7 Sophora in Chile and 2 in our data base. | |
| About 311 Fabaceae in Chile and 186 in our data base. |
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| Endemic Frequent
Height: 3 m. Good ornamental value (A) |
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Image of Sophora macrocarpa VII Region, Reserva Nacional Altos del Lircay, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Shrub Flower: Yellow, 5 petals Height: 3 m.
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Image of Sophora macrocarpa 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: Humid areas, with almost constant rainfall. Short dry periods are possible (generally not longer than 1 month).
Light conditions: Some shadow. Some protection against direct sunlight, some shadow from vegetation, filtering about 20 - 40 % of light.
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Image of Sophora macrocarpa VII Region, Camino a Laguna Maule, Chile
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USESGood ornamental value (A)
Useful properties: Medicinal
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Image of Sophora macrocarpa VII Region, Camino a Laguna Maule, 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
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