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Image of Colliguaja integerrima
Region Metropolitana, Camino a Farellones, Chile
Altitude: 1700-2100 m. 10 07, 2006
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| Species: | Colliguaja integerrima Gillies & Hook. | |
| Family: | Euphorbiaceae |  |
| Order: | Euphorbiales | |
| Chilean Name: | Colliguaya , Coliguay | |
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| Record: | 0005 |
| About 4 Colliguaja in Chile and 3 in our data base. | |
| About 41 Euphorbiaceae in Chile and 17 in our data base. |
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| Native Frequent
Height: 2 m. No ornamental value (C) |
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Image of Colliguaja integerrima Region Metropolitana, Camino a Farellones, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Shrub Flower: Red, without information on the number of petals Height: 2 m.
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Image of Colliguaja integerrima Region Metropolitana, Camino a Farellones, Chile
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HABITATIn Chile this species grows in the following environmental conditions:
Habitat according to altitude: High altitude close 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 Colliguaja integerrima VII Region, Camino a Laguna Maule, Chile
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USESNo ornamental value (C)
Useful properties: Medicinal
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Image of Colliguaja integerrima VII Region, Camino a Laguna Maule, 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.
Relatively easy to cultivate
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