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IX Region, Camino Melipeuco - Lago Caburga, Chile
Altitude: 400-700 m. 02 16, 2006
Species: | Achillea millefolium L. | |
Family: | Asteraceae | |
Order: | Asterales | |
Chilean Name: | Milenrama , Milflores , Milhojas , Aquilea , Altamisa | |
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Record: | 0114 |
About 1 Achillea in Chile and 1 in our data base. | |
About 1018 Asteraceae in Chile and 547 in our data base. |
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Foreign Very Frequent
Height:100 No ornamental value (C) |
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INTRODUCTIONThis is not exactly a beautiful plant, but its medicinal properties make its cultivation absolutely worthwhile and it is a real treasure for treating several diseases. |
Image of Achillea millefolium IX Region, Camino Melipeuco - Lago Caburga, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Annual Flower: White, 5 petals Height:100
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Image of Achillea millefolium IX Region, Camino Melipeuco - Lago Caburga, Chile
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HABITATIn Chile this species grows in the following environmental conditions:
Habitat according to altitude: Low altitude, interior valleys
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 Achillea millefolium IX Region, Camino Melipeuco - Lago Caburga, Chile
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USESNo ornamental value (C)
Useful properties: Medicinal
It has an extremely wide scope of action, and is especially good for treating kindney diseases and for treating wounds due to its antiinflmmatory, and antiseptic action. It can also stimulate appetite and act as general tonic. On the downside is the fact that in the long run it may provoke allergies and promotes sun sensibility of the skin, so care must be taken in these cases. |
Image of Achillea millefolium IX Region, Camino Melipeuco - Lago Caburga, Chile
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GROWING TIPSThis species has the following hardiness: USDA Hardiness Zone 7, even 6b. The plant tolerates low temperatures (-15° C even -20° C), it can be covered by snow for months (1 - 8 months).
Very easy to cultivate
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Recommended germination temperature: +18°C + 22°C
For the seeds to germinate they need light, so one must sow them superficially. If you are interested in purchasing seeds of this or similar species, please go to our On-line Seeds Shop. |
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