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Image of Acacia caven (Espino)

Image of Acacia caven

Region Metropolitana, Santiago, La Florida; Altitude: 800 m. December 21, 2005

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Latin Name:   Acacia caven Molina
Family:   Fabaceae Identification OK   
Order:   Fabales
Chilean Name:   Espino
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Record:   0001
  About 5 Acacia in Chile and 3 in our data base.
  About 311 Fabaceae in Chile and 86 in our data base.

 

Medicinal   Fodder plant   Industrial Use   

 

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.   Some protection against the sun, some shadow from vegetation, filtering about 20 - 40 % of light.     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.   
Medium elevation up to the timber line
Medium elevation up to the timber line
Low elevation, interior valleys
Medium elevation up to the timber line
Low elevation, interior valleys
Coastal mountains, 500 - 2000 m
Medium elevation up to the timber line
Low elevation, interior valleys
Coastal mountains, 500 - 2000 m
Coastal areas, 0 - 500 m
Yellow, without information on the number of petals      Tree     

 Excellent germination capacity, over 80%   

Native    Very Frequent

Height: 3 m.

Some ornamental value (B)

 

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INTRODUCTION

This is a small tree or shrub, quite common in Chile. It is easy to germinate and easy grow, it grows quite fast, reaching almost 2 m. by the end of the second year. It is not demanding in as far as soil is concerned, and requires little watering. It is not very hardy, but can withstand freezing spells.

 

Image of Acacia caven (Espino)

Image of Acacia caven

Region Metropolitana, Santiago, La Florida; Altitude: 800 m. December 21, 2005

 

 

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Acacia caven (Espino)

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