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Image of Krameria cistoidea
III Region, Juntas Valeriano, Chile
Altitude: 1600-1900 m. 11 01, 2007
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Species: | Krameria cistoidea Hook. & Arn. | |
Family: | Krameriaceae | ![]() |
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Record: | 0879 |
About 2 Krameria in Chile and 2 in our data base. | |
About 2 Krameriaceae in Chile and 2 in our data base. |
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Endemic Frequent
Height: 50 cm. Some ornamental value (B) |
INTRODUCTIONThis is interesting shrubs with red assymetrical flowers and edible nuts. It grows in northern areas of Chile and is very resistant to dry spells and and can tolerate moderate freezing but no snow. |
Image of Krameria cistoidea IV Region, Cuesta El Espino, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Shrub Flower: Red, 5 petals Height: 50 cm.
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Image of Krameria cistoidea IV Region, Cuesta El Espino, 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 Krameria cistoidea IV Region, Cuesta El Espino, Chile
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USESSome ornamental value (B)
Useful properties: Edible plant
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Image of Krameria cistoidea IV Region, Cuesta El Espino, 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).
The germination is straightforward - just soak the seeds for one - two days in water and than plant and maintain wet. It needs sandy soil with good drainange, use about 2/3 of sand and 1/3 of compost. Once the plant is established, water very little and expose to sun light. Awoid exposing to severe cold. If you are interested in purchasing seeds of this or similar species, please go to our On-line Seeds Shop. |
More photos (5) of Krameria cistoidea Hook. & Arn. available here |
More species from the same Krameriaceae family in our data base: Krameria cistoidea |