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Image of Ephedra chilensis
VII Region, Camino a Laguna Maule, Chile
Altitude: 1350-2100 m. 02 02, 2006
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| Species: | Ephedra chilensis K. Presl | |
| Family: | Ephedraceae |  |
| Order: | Gnetales | |
| Chilean Name: | Pingo-pingo , Transmontana , Solupe | |
| English Name: | Sea grape | |
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| Record: | 0321 |
| About 5 Ephedra in Chile and 3 in our data base. | |
| About 5 Ephedraceae in Chile and 3 in our data base. |
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| Native Frequent
Height:100 Good ornamental value (A) |
INTRODUCTION |
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Image of Ephedra chilensis Region Metropolitana, Reserva Nacional Río Clarillo, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Shrub Flower: Green, without information on the number of petals Height:100
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Image of Ephedra chilensis Region Metropolitana, Reserva Nacional Río Clarillo, 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: Somewhat dry areas where the drought may last 3 - 5 months. Precipitations of 400 - 800 mm. are concentrated in winter.
Light conditions: Fully exposed to the sun. Level areas or slopes facing north.
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Image of Ephedra chilensis VII Region, Camino a Laguna Maule, Chile
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USESGood ornamental value (A)
Useful properties: Medicinal
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Image of Ephedra chilensis VII Region, Camino a Laguna Maule, Chile
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GROWING TIPSThis species has the following hardiness: USDA Hardiness Zone 7, even 6b. The plant tolerates low temperatures (-15° C even -20° C), it can be covered by snow for months (1 - 8 months).
Very easy to cultivate
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More photos (18) of Ephedra chilensis K. Presl available here |
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More species from the same Ephedraceae family in our data base: Ephedra chilensis (Pingo-pingo / Transmontana / Solupe) |