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Image of Tristerix aphyllus
Region Metropolitana, Pirque, Chile
Altitude: 700 m. 02 26, 2006
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| Species: | Tristerix aphyllus (DC.) Barlow & Weins | |
| Family: | Loranthaceae |  |
| Order: | Santalales | |
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| Record: | 0268 |
| About 3 Tristerix in Chile and 3 in our data base. | |
| About 6 Loranthaceae in Chile and 5 in our data base. |
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| Endemic Frequent
Height: 15 cm. No ornamental value (C) |
INTRODUCTION |
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Image of Tristerix aphyllus Region Metropolitana, Pirque, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Perennial Flower: Red, 4 petals Height: 15 cm.
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Image of Tristerix aphyllus IV Region, Mineral de Talca, Chile
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HABITATIn Chile this species grows in the following environmental conditions:
Habitat according to altitude: Low altitude, interior valleys
Watering conditions: Dry, arid areas, with long drought periods of 6 - 10 months. Precipitations of 100 mm - 300 mm. are concentrated in winter.
Light conditions: Fully exposed to the sun. Level areas or slopes facing north.
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Image of Tristerix aphyllus IV Region, Mineral de Talca, Chile
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USESNo ornamental value (C)
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Image of Tristerix aphyllus IV Region, Reserva Nacional Las Chinchillas, 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 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, a cactus. If you are interested in purchasing seeds of this or similar species, please go to our On-line Seeds Shop. |
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More species from the same Loranthaceae family in our data base: Notanthera heterophylla (Quintral del boldo / peumo / laurel) Tristerix aphyllus |