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Image of Senecio fistulosus
VII Region, Camino a Laguna Maule, Chile
Altitude: 500-2200 m. 01 13, 2006
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| Species: | Senecio fistulosus Poepp. Ex. Less. | |
| Family: | Asteraceae |  |
| Order: | Asterales | |
| Chilean Name: | Hualtata | |
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| Record: | 0240 |
| About 264 Senecio in Chile and 81 in our data base. | |
| About 1018 Asteraceae in Chile and 458 in our data base. |
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| Native Frequent
Height: 1.6 m. Good ornamental value (A) |
INTRODUCTION |
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Image of Senecio fistulosus Region Metropolitana, Parque Nacional El Morado, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Perennial Flower: Yellow, 14 petals and more, also includes asteraceae Height: 1.6 m.
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Image of Senecio fistulosus Region Metropolitana, Parque Nacional El Morado, 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: The plant grows in water or it has its roots within a permanent water course. This corresponds to marshes, bogs, water courses, lake and river shores.
Light conditions: Fully exposed to the sun. Level areas or slopes facing north.
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Image of Senecio fistulosus Region Metropolitana, Parque Nacional El Morado, Chile
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USESGood ornamental value (A)
Useful properties: Medicinal
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Image of Senecio fistulosus 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.
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