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III Region, Juntas Valeriano; Altitude: 1600-1900 m. November 01, 2007

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Latin Name:   Krameria cistoidea Hook. & Arn.
Family:   Krameriaceae Identification OK   
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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.

　

Edible plant   

 
1st Region: Lat: 18º - 21º Main Cities: Arica, Iquique.
2d Region: Lat: 21º - 26º Main Cities: Antofagasta, Calama.
3d Region: Lat: 26º - 29º Main Cities: Copiapó, Vallenar.
4th Region: Lat: 29º - 32º Main Cities: La Serena, Ovalle.
5th Region: Lat: 32º - 33º Main Cities: Valparaiso, Los Andes.
Metropolitan Region: Lat: 33º- 34º Main Cities: Santiago.
6th Region: Lat: 34º - 35º Main Cities: Rancagua.
7th Region: Lat: 35º - 36º Main Cities: Talca, Curicó.
8th Region: Lat: 36º - 38º Main Cities: Concepción, Chillan, Los Angeles.
9th Region: Lat: 38º - 39º Main Cities: Temuco, Villarrica, Pucón.
10th Region: Lat: 39º - 44º Main Cities: Valdivia, Osorno, Puerto Montt.
11th Region: Lat: 44º - 49º Main Cities: Coihaique.
12th Region: Lat 49º- 55º Main Cities: Punta Arenas, Puerto Natales, Puerto Williams.
 The plant does not tolerate snow, but can tolerate occasional freezing spells of about - 3º C (the typical morning frost of central Chile)     Fully exposed to sun. Level areas or slopes facing north.     Somewhat dry areas where the draught may last 4 - 5 months. Precipitations of 400 - 800 mm, concentrated in winter.   Dry, arid areas, with long draught periods of 6 - 10 months. Precipitations of 100 mm - 300 mm. are concentrated in winter.   Extremely dry areas with very rare rainfall. The dry season lasts 8 - 12 months and in some years no rainfall is possible. Rainfall less than 100 mm/year.   
Low elevation, interior valleys
Low elevation, interior valleys Coastal mountains, 500 - 2000 m
Low elevation, interior valleys Coastal mountains, 500 - 2000 m Coastal areas, 0 - 500 m
Red, 5 petals      Shrub     

　
Endemic    Frequent

Height: 50 cm.

Some ornamental value (B)
　

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INTRODUCTION

This 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 ()

Image of Krameria cistoidea

IV Region, Cuesta El Espino; Altitude: 1300 - 1800 m. October 27, 2007

　

　

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Image of Krameria cistoidea ()

Image of Krameria cistoidea

IV Region, Cuesta El Espino; Altitude: 1300 - 1800 m. October 27, 2007

　

　

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IV Region, Cuesta El Espino; Altitude: 1300 - 1800 m. October 27, 2007

　

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Image of Krameria cistoidea ()

Image of Krameria cistoidea

IV Region, Cuesta El Espino; Altitude: 1300 - 1800 m. October 27, 2007

　

GROWING TIPS

 

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.

　

　

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More species from the same Krameriaceae family in our data base:

　

Krameria cistoidea

Krameria lappacea

　

　

　

　

　

　

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