Image of Mutisia rosea
V Region, Cuesta La Dormida, Chile
Altitude: 800-1200 m. 10 16, 2008
Species: | Mutisia rosea Poepp. ex Less. | |
Family: | Asteraceae | |
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Record: | 1224 |
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 Frequent
Height: 2 m. Excellent ornamental value (A +) |
INTRODUCTION |
Image of Mutisia rosea V Region, Cuesta La Dormida, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Climber Flower: White, 7 - 14 petals Height: 2 m.
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Image of Mutisia rosea V Region, Cuesta La Dormida, 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: Somewhat dry areas where the drought may last 3 - 5 months. Precipitations of 400 - 800 mm. are concentrated in winter.
Light conditions: Fully exposed to the sun. Level areas or slopes facing north.
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Image of Mutisia rosea V Region, Cuesta La Dormida, Chile
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USESExcellent ornamental value (A +)
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Image of Mutisia rosea V Region, Cuesta La Dormida, Chile
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GROWING TIPSThis species has the following hardiness: USDA Hardiness Zone 9. The plant does not tolerate snow, but can tolerate occasional freezing spells of about - 5° C (the typical morning frost of central Chile).
Relatively easy to cultivate
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