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Image of Luma apiculata
VII Region, Radal Siete Tazas, Chile
Altitude: 400-850 m. 01 15, 2006
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| Species: | Luma apiculata (DC.) Burret | |
| Family: | Myrtaceae |  |
| Order: | Myrtales | |
| Chilean Name: | Arrayan , Palo colorado | |
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| Record: | 0246 |
| About 2 Luma in Chile and 2 in our data base. | |
| About 28 Myrtaceae in Chile and 17 in our data base. |
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| Native Frequent
Height: 20 m. Good ornamental value (A) |
INTRODUCTION |
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Image of Luma apiculata VII Region, Radal Siete Tazas, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Tree Flower: White, 4 petals Height: 20 m.
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Image of Luma apiculata VII Region, Radal Siete Tazas, 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: 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: Some shadow. Some protection against direct sunlight, some shadow from vegetation, filtering about 20 - 40 % of light.
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Image of Luma apiculata VII Region, Radal Siete Tazas, Chile
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USESGood ornamental value (A)
Useful properties: Medicinal
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Image of Luma apiculata VII Region, Camino a El Melado, Chile
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GROWING TIPSThis species has the following hardiness: USDA Hardiness Zone 9. The plant does not tolerate snow, but can tolerate occasional freezing spells of about - 5° C (the typical morning frost of central Chile).
Very easy to cultivate
Low germination, less than 30 %
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