THEMATIC SEED CATALOGUE

Good ornamental value (A)

Height: 1.6 m.

Senecio fistulosus
(Hualtata)

Good ornamental value (A)

Height: 1.6 m.

Solanum ligustrinum
(Natre, Natri, Tomatillo)

Good ornamental value (A)

Height: 3 m.

Sophora macrocarpa
(Mayo)

No ornamental value (C)

Height: 80 cm.

Tristerix verticillatus
(Quintral)

No ornamental value (C)

Height: 2.5 m.

Verbascum thapsus
(Hierba del Paño)

Excellent ornamental value (A +)

Height: 30 m.

Weinmannia trichosperma
(Tineo, Palo santo)

Some ornamental value (B)

Height: 3 m.

Acacia caven
(Espino)

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.

No ornamental value (C)

Height:100

Achillea millefolium
(Milenrama, Milflores, Milhojas, Aquilea, Altamisa)

Excellent ornamental value (A +)

Height: 1.5 m.

Argemone hunnemannii
(Cardo Santo)

This plant grows in relatively warm northern regions of Chile. It has beautiful big white flowers, which, when open, can reach 6 - 7 cm. in diameter. This plant being annual does not have restrictions as to the coldness of the zone where it can grow, all it needs is about 5 - 6 months of relatively warm weather (a maximum of +20º C is more than sufficient). It is quite prolific in terms of seeds, so that you would not have any troubles obtaining seeds for the next season. The only disadvantage is that it has thorns on the leaves, flower buds, and fruits, which may discourage a closer contact.

Some ornamental value (B)

Height:100

Argemone subfusiformis
()

This is a very imposing annual plant, very easy to grow and spectacular to watch, due to its big yellow flowers, throny leaves, throny buds, and throny fruits. Once you establish the plant, it will resow automatically each year, and you will even obtain surpluss seeds for trading. Being an annual plant, it does not present problems for cold climates, but it may not be able to reach maturity in places where the summer period is very short.

Good ornamental value (A)

Height: 15 cm.

Aristolochia chilensis
(Oreja de zorro, Hierba de la Virgen Maria)

This species is one of the two or three Aristolochias in Chile (it is still undecided whether one species is a valid species). It is one of the few insectivorous plants in Chile. Grows in relatively warm conditions (no frost), little watering, poor, sandy soils with good drainage.

Some ornamental value (B)

Height: 5 m.

Aristotelia chilensis
(Maqui)

This is a medicinal and edible plant which is very common in many parts of Chile. The seeds were used for brewing wine and chicha, a Chilean alcoholic bevearage, or can be eaten raw, and the leaves were used to prepare an infusion for treating sore throat and for wound dressing. It germinates and grows very easily and fast, is not very demanding about the soil, but prefers rather rich soils with lots of humidity, is somewhat hardy (frost and short snowcover are OK).

Excellent ornamental value (A +)

Height: 2 m.

Bomarea salsilla
(Salsilla, Zarcilla, Copihuito)

This is a very nice climber

Good ornamental value (A)

Height: 25 cm.

Brachystele unilateralis
()

Some ornamental value (B)

Height: 3 m.

Cestrum parqui
(Palqui, Parqui, Hediondilla)

No ornamental value (C)

Height:100

Cichorium intybus
(Chicorea, Achicoria)

Good ornamental value (A)

Height: 5 m.

Cissus striata
(Voqui colorado)

No ornamental value (C)

Height: 1.5 m.

Colliguaja salicifolia
(Colliguay, Colihuai)

Some ornamental value (B)

Height: 1.2 m.

Datura stramonium
(Chamico, Miyaya)

Good ornamental value (A)

Escallonia pulverulenta
(Madroño, Corontillo, Siete camisas)

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