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Image of Mutisia spinosa
IX Region, Nahuelbuta, Chile
Altitude: 1000-1500 m. 01 13, 2009
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| Species: | Mutisia spinosa R. et P. | |
| Family: | Asteraceae |  |
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| Record: | Z 8498 |
| About 34 Mutisia in Chile and 21 in our data base. | |
| About 1018 Asteraceae in Chile and 547 in our data base. |
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Height:100 Excellent ornamental value (A +) |
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Image of Mutisia spinosa IX Region, Nahuelbuta, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Climber Flower: Red, 7 - 14 petals Height:100
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Image of Mutisia spinosa IX Region, Nahuelbuta, 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: Some shadow. Some protection against direct sunlight, some shadow from vegetation, filtering about 20 - 40 % of light.
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Image of Mutisia spinosa IX Region, Nahuelbuta, Chile
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USESExcellent ornamental value (A +)
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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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