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Image of Ugni molinae
X Region, Alerce Costero, Chile
Altitude: 700-900 m. 03 20, 2007
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| Species: | Ugni molinae Turcz. | |
| Family: | Myrtaceae |  |
| Order: | Myrtales | |
| Chilean Name: | Murta , Murta blanca , Tautau , Murtilla | |
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| Record: | 0291 |
| About 3 Ugni in Chile and 2 in our data base. | |
| About 28 Myrtaceae in Chile and 17 in our data base. |
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Good ornamental value (A) |
INTRODUCTIONThis plant |
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Image of Ugni molinae X Region, Alerce Costero, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Shrub Flower: White, 5 petals
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Image of Ugni molinae IX Region, Camino Melipeuco - Lago Caburga, 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: Humid areas, with almost constant rainfall. Short dry periods are possible (generally not longer than 1 month).
Light conditions: In shadow. Steep slopes facing south or a vegetation cover which filters 40 - 80 % of light.
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Image of Ugni molinae IX Region, Camino Melipeuco - Lago Caburga, Chile
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USESGood ornamental value (A)
Useful properties: Medicinal
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Image of Ugni molinae IX Region, Camino Melipeuco - Lago Caburga, 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).
Relatively easy to cultivate
Low germination, less than 30 %
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