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Image of Gomortega keule
VIII Region, Caramavida, Chile
Altitude: 200-400 m. 08 03, 2007
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Species: | Gomortega keule (Molina) Baill. | |
Family: | Gomortegaceae | ![]() |
Order: | Laurales | |
Chilean Name: | Qeule , Keule | |
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Record: | 0423 |
About 1 Gomortega in Chile and 1 in our data base. | |
About 1 Gomortegaceae in Chile and 1 in our data base. |
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Endemic Rare
Height: 18 m. No ornamental value (C) |
INTRODUCTION |
Image of Gomortega keule VII Region, Chileflora Lab., Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Tree Flower: Green, 6 petals Height: 18 m.
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Image of Gomortega keule VII Region, Chileflora Lab., Chile
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HABITATIn Chile this species grows in the following environmental conditions:
Habitat according to altitude: Coastal mountains, 500 - 2000 m.
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 Gomortega keule VIII Region, Caramavida, Chile
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USESNo ornamental value (C)
Useful properties: Edible plant
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Image of Gomortega keule VIII Region, Caramavida, 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).
Very difficult to cultivate
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More species from the same Gomortegaceae family in our data base: Gomortega keule (Qeule / Keule) |