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Image of Azara alpina
VII Region, Reserva Nacional Altos del Lircay, Chile
Altitude: 1550-1850 m. 02 04, 2006
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Species: | Azara alpina Poepp. & Endl. | |
Family: | Flacourtiaceae | ![]() |
Order: | Violales | |
Chilean Name: | Lilén de la cordillera | |
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Record: | 0310 |
About 10 Azara in Chile and 8 in our data base. | |
About 11 Flacourtiaceae in Chile and 8 in our data base. |
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Native Frequent
Height: 1.5 m. Good ornamental value (A) |
INTRODUCTIONThis azara grows at high altitudes and produces relatively big red fruits which put up quite a show in mid-summer, standing out from the light-green folliage. |
Image of Azara alpina VII Region, Reserva Nacional Radal Siete Tazas, El Bolsón, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Shrub Flower: Yellow, without information on the number of petals Height: 1.5 m.
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Image of Azara alpina VII Region, Reserva Nacional Radal Siete Tazas, El Bolsón, 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 Azara alpina VII Region, Reserva Nacional Radal Siete Tazas, El Bolsón, Chile
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USESGood ornamental value (A)
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Image of Azara alpina VII Region, Reserva Nacional Radal Siete Tazas, El Bolsón, 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.
The germination of all azaras is similar: If you are interested in purchasing seeds of this or similar species, please go to our On-line Seeds Shop. |
More photos (20) of Azara alpina Poepp. & Endl. available here |
More species from the same Flacourtiaceae family in our data base: Azara alpina (Lilén de la cordillera) Azara dentada (Aromo de Castilla / Corcolén) |