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Image of Browningia candelaris
XV Region, Putre, Chile
Altitude: 2200-3000 m. 06 15, 2009
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Species: | Browningia candelaris (Meyen) Britton et Rose | |
Family: | Cactaceae | ![]() |
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Chilean Name: | Candelabro , Cardón , Browningia | |
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Record: | 1967 |
About 2 Browningia in Chile and 1 in our data base. | |
About 164 Cactaceae in Chile and 63 in our data base. |
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Endemic Frequent
Height: 5 m. Excellent ornamental value (A +) |
INTRODUCTION |
Image of Browningia candelaris XV Region, Putre, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Tree Flower: White, without information on the number of petals Height: 5 m.
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Image of Browningia candelaris XV Region, Putre, 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: Extremely dry areas with very rare rainfall. The dry season lasts 8 - 12 months and in some years it is possible to have no rainfall at all. Rainfall less than 100 mm/year.
Light conditions: Fully exposed to the sun. Level areas or slopes facing north.
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Image of Browningia candelaris XV Region, Putre, Chile
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USESExcellent ornamental value (A +)
Useful properties: Edible plant
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Image of Browningia candelaris XV Region, Putre, Chile
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GROWING TIPSThis species has the following hardiness: USDA Hardiness Zone 10 and 11. The plant does not tolerate freezing.
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