THEMATIC SEED CATALOGUE

Good ornamental value (A)

Height: 25 m.

Drimys winteri
(Canelo, Fuñe, Boighe, Boique)

Drimys winteri is an extremely important plant for the local Indians, the Mapuche. It was considered to be a symbol of peace, and it was almost obligatory to have on planted near one's house for good luck and protection. Most peace treaties among the Indians were signed under the shade of this magic tree. On a more practical level, it is also a medicinal planty, a good source of vitamin C. It is also a tonic. It is relatively easy to grow, but the germination is rather lengthy, and may take several month. The seeds may not be dried out and must be planted fresh.

Good ornamental value (A)

Height: 8 m.

Echinopsis chiloensis
(Quisco)

This is one of the most common cacti in Chile. It is a kind of trademark of the areas around the capital city, Santiago. This cactus is very easiy to propagate. In its natural habitat it is a huge plant, reaching more than 8 m.; however, do not expect rapid growth, since it will take several years until you will see the first flowers. During the first couple of years the grows is very slow, and then it will start to accelerate. Once it starts blooming, you will have beatiful, big white flowers and edible fruits. Another advanatage of this cactus is that it tolerates freezing and occasional snow fall, something only a few cacti can withstand.

Good ornamental value (A)

Height: 20 cm.

Euphrasia andicola
(Eufrasia amarilla)

Good ornamental value (A)

Height: 1.2 m.

Francoa appendiculata
(Llaupangue, Vara de mármol)

Good ornamental value (A)

Height: 20 m.

Gevuina avellana
(Avellano, Gevuín)

Good ornamental value (A)

Height: 5 m.

Kageneckia oblonga
(Bollén)

Good ornamental value (A)

Height:100

Loasa tricolor var. placei
(Ortiga brava, Ortiga caballuna)

Good ornamental value (A)

Height: 10 m.

Lomatia ferruginea
(Fuinque, Palmilla)

Good ornamental value (A)

Height: 80 cm.

Maytenus chubutensis
(Maiten de Chubut)

Good ornamental value (A)

Height: 8 m.

Mitraria coccinea
(Botellita, Vochi-vochi)

Good ornamental value (A)

Height: 1.5 m.

Mutisia ilicifolia
(Clavel del campo)

Good ornamental value (A)

Height: 50 cm.

Mutisia sinuata
()

Good ornamental value (A)

Height: 8 m.

Myrceugenia planipes
(Pitrilla , Pitra , Patagua de Valdivia)

Good ornamental value (A)

Height:100

Nicotiana acuminata
(Tabaco del cerro, Tabaco silvestre)

Good ornamental value (A)

Height: 2 m.

Orites myrtoidea
(Radal enano)

This is an endangered and truly rare Chilean plant which few people have seen. It grows only in a few locations in Chile in very specific environmental conditions; what is more, in most locations there are just a few plants. But it is a truly amazing shrub, since it can grow in lava fields where no other tree or brush can grow. In the sping in flowers with beatiful densely-pacted flowers, and in autumn the fruits glow with reddish-brown color, contrasting with the green foliage and the blacklava. If you are looking for an exotic shrub which would reflect the spirit of the Chilean volcanic Andes, this is the plant to go for.

Good ornamental value (A)

Height: 10 cm.

Ourisia microphylla
(Flor de las rocas)

Good ornamental value (A)

Height: 25 m.

Podocarpus nubigenus
(Mañío macho, Mañío de hojas punzantes)