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Image of Azorella compacta
XV Region, Lago Chungara, Chile
Altitude: 4600 m. 06 16, 2009
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| Species: | Azorella compacta Phil. | |
| Family: | Apiaceae |  |
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| Record: | 2013 |
| About 17 Azorella in Chile and 11 in our data base. | |
| About 105 Apiaceae in Chile and 45 in our data base. |
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| Native Very Frequent
Height: 80 cm. Excellent ornamental value (A +) |
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Image of Azorella compacta XV Region, Lago Chungara, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Shrub Flower: Yellow, 5 petals Height: 80 cm.
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Image of Azorella compacta XV Region, Lago Chungara, Chile
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HABITATIn Chile this species grows in the following environmental conditions:
Habitat according to altitude: Extreme altitude well beyond the timber line
Watering conditions: Dry, arid areas, with long drought periods of 6 - 10 months. Precipitations of 100 mm - 300 mm. are concentrated in winter.
Light conditions: Fully exposed to the sun. Level areas or slopes facing north.
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Image of Azorella compacta XV Region, Lago Chungara, Chile
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USESExcellent ornamental value (A +)
Useful properties: Medicinal
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Image of Azorella compacta XV Region, Lago Chungara, Chile
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GROWING TIPSThis species has the following hardiness: USDA Hardiness Zone 8. The plant tolerates low temperatures (-8° C), can tolerate occasional snow cover for up to a couple of weeks per year.
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