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Image of Schinus patagonicus
VII Region, Camino a Laguna Maule, Chile
Altitude: 1350-2100 m. 02 02, 2006
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Species: | Schinus patagonicus (Phil.) I.M.Johnst. | |
Family: | Anacardiaceae | ![]() |
Order: | Sapindales | |
Chilean Name: | Muchi | |
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Record: | 0379 |
About 12 Schinus in Chile and 5 in our data base. | |
About 14 Anacardiaceae in Chile and 6 in our data base. |
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Native Frequent
Height: 3 m. Some ornamental value (B) |
INTRODUCTION |
Image of Schinus patagonicus VII Region, Camino a Laguna Maule, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Shrub Flower: White, 4 petals Height: 3 m.
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Image of Schinus patagonicus VII Region, Camino a Laguna Maule, 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 Schinus patagonicus VII Region, Camino a Laguna Maule, Chile
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USESSome ornamental value (B)
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Image of Schinus patagonicus VII Region, Camino a Laguna Maule, 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).
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More photos (3) of Schinus patagonicus (Phil.) I.M.Johnst. available here |
More species from the same Anacardiaceae family in our data base: Schinus molle (Molle / Pimiento / Pimientero de Perú) Schinus montanus (Muchi / Litrecillo) Schinus patagonicus (Muchi) |