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Image of Mutisia decurrens
VII Region, Reserva Nacional Altos del Lircay, Chile
Altitude: 400-1550 m. 01 07, 2006
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| Species: | Mutisia decurrens Cav. | |
| Family: | Asteraceae |  |
| Order: | Asterales | |
| Chilean Name: | Clavel del campo anaranjado | |
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| Record: | 0283 |
| 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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| Endemic Not Frequent
Height: 2 m. Excellent ornamental value (A +) |
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Image of Mutisia decurrens VII Region, Reserva Nacional Altos del Lircay, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Shrub Flower: Red, 7 - 14 petals Height: 2 m.
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Image of Mutisia decurrens VII Region, Reserva Nacional Altos del Lircay, Chile
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HABITATIn Chile this species grows in the following environmental conditions:
Habitat according to altitude: Medium altitude up to the timber line
Watering conditions: Humid areas, with almost constant rainfall. Short dry periods are possible (generally not longer than 1 month).
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 decurrens VII Region, Reserva Nacional Altos del Lircay, Chile
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USESExcellent ornamental value (A +)
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Image of Mutisia decurrens VII Region, Reserva Nacional Altos del Lircay, Chile
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GROWING TIPSThis species has the following hardiness: USDA Hardiness Zone 8. The plant tolerates low temperatures (-8° C), can tolerate occasional snow cover for up to a couple of weeks per year.
Low germination, less than 30 %
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