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Image of Luma chequen
VIII Region, Salto de Laja, Chile
Altitude: m. 05 18, 2006
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Species: | Luma chequen (Molina) A.Gray | |
Family: | Myrtaceae | ![]() |
Order: | Myrtales | |
Chilean Name: | Chequen , Arrayan blanco | |
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Record: | 0390 |
About 2 Luma in Chile and 2 in our data base. | |
About 28 Myrtaceae in Chile and 17 in our data base. |
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Endemic Not Frequent
Height: 8 m. Some ornamental value (B) |
INTRODUCTION |
Image of Luma chequen VII Region, Las Placetas, cerca de Radal Siete Tasas, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Shrub Flower: White, 4 petals Height: 8 m.
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Image of Luma chequen VII Region, Las Placetas, cerca de Radal Siete Tasas, 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: The plant grows in water or it has its roots within a permanent water course. This corresponds to marshes, bogs, water courses, lake and river shores.
Light conditions: In shadow. Steep slopes facing south or a vegetation cover which filters 40 - 80 % of light.
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Image of Luma chequen VII Region, Las Placetas, cerca de Radal Siete Tasas, Chile
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USESSome ornamental value (B)
Useful properties: Medicinal
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Image of Luma chequen VII Region, Las Placetas, cerca de Radal Siete Tasas, 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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