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Image of Aristeguietia salvia
V Region, Pichidangui, Chile
Altitude: 0-700 m. 05 29, 2006
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| Species: | Aristeguietia salvia (Colla) R.M. King & H. Rob | |
| Family: | Asteraceae |  |
| Order: | Asterales | |
| Chilean Name: | Salvia macho , Pegajosa , Pega-pega | |
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| Record: | 0400 |
| About 1 Aristeguietia in Chile and 1 in our data base. | |
| About 1018 Asteraceae in Chile and 458 in our data base. |
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| Native Frequent
Height: 2 m. Some ornamental value (B) |
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Image of Aristeguietia salvia V Region, Pichidangui, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Shrub Flower: White, 5 petals Height: 2 m.
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Image of Aristeguietia salvia V Region, Pichidangui, 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: 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 Aristeguietia salvia V Region, Pichidangui, Chile
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USESSome ornamental value (B)
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Image of Aristeguietia salvia V Region, Pichidangui, 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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