THEMATIC SEED CATALOGUE

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.

Some ornamental value (B)

Height: 2 m.

Ephedra breana
()

No ornamental value (C)

Height: 1.5 m.

Guindilia trinervis
(Guindilla)

Excellent ornamental value (A +)

Height: 80 cm.

Gymnophyton isatidicarpum
(Bío-bío)

Excellent ornamental value (A +)

Height: 10 m.

Hydrangea serratifolia
(Canelilla, Voqui naranjo, Voqui paulun)

Excellent ornamental value (A +)

Height: 10 m.

Lardizabala biternata
(Cóguil, Voqui blanco, Voqui, Coguilera)

This plant is little known outside Chile, although many locals crave for its sweet fruits.

Good ornamental value (A)

Height: 80 cm.

Maytenus chubutensis
(Maiten de Chubut)

Good ornamental value (A)

Height: 8 m.

Mitraria coccinea
(Botellita, Vochi-vochi)

Excellent ornamental value (A +)

Height: 2 m.

Mutisia decurrens
(Clavel del campo anaranjado)

Good ornamental value (A)

Height: 1.5 m.

Mutisia ilicifolia
(Clavel del campo)

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.

Some ornamental value (B)

Height: 5 m.

Psoralea glandulosa
(Culén, Cule)

Excellent ornamental value (A +)

Height: 7 m.

Rhaphithamnus spinosus
(Arrayán macho, Espino blanco, Huayún)

Some ornamental value (B)

Height: 1.5 m.

Ribes gayanum
(Parilla, Zarzaparilla, Uvilla)

Good ornamental value (A)

Height: 3 m.

Ribes magellanicum
(Uvilla, Parilla)

Good ornamental value (A)

Height: 4 m.

Schinus montanus
(Muchi, Litrecillo)

Good ornamental value (A)

Height:100

Senna arnottiana
(Quebracho, Alcaparra, Tara)

Good ornamental value (A)

Height: 1.6 m.

Solanum ligustrinum
(Natre, Natri, Tomatillo)