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Image of Senecio murinus
V Region, Pichidangui Interior, Chile
Altitude: 400-1000 m. 02 09, 2007
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| Species: | Senecio murinus Phil. | |
| Family: | Asteraceae |  |
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| Record: | 2173 |
| About 264 Senecio in Chile and 81 in our data base. | |
| About 1018 Asteraceae in Chile and 458 in our data base. |
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| Endemic Frequent
Height: 50 cm. Some ornamental value (B) |
INTRODUCTION |
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Image of Senecio murinus V Region, Pichidangui Interior, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Perennial Flower: Yellow, 14 petals and more, also includes asteraceae Height: 50 cm.
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Image of Senecio murinus V Region, Pichidangui Interior, Chile
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HABITATIn Chile this species grows in the following environmental conditions:
Habitat according to altitude: Medium altitude up to 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 Senecio murinus V Region, Pichidangui Interior, Chile
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USESSome ornamental value (B)
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Image of Senecio murinus V Region, Pichidangui Interior, 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).
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