Image of Lardizabala biternata
VIII Region, Los Pellines, Shangri-La, Termas de Chillan, Chile
Altitude: 600-1500 m. 04 08, 2006
Species: | Lardizabala biternata Ruiz & Pav. | |
Family: | Lardizabalaceae | |
Order: | Ranunculales | |
Chilean Name: | Cóguil , Voqui blanco , Voqui , Coguilera | |
English Name: | Zabala Fruit | |
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Record: | 0123 |
About 1 Lardizabala in Chile and 1 in our data base. | |
About 2 Lardizabalaceae in Chile and 2 in our data base. |
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Native Not Frequent
Height: 10 m. Excellent ornamental value (A +) |
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INTRODUCTIONThis plant is little known outside Chile, although many locals crave for its sweet fruits. |
Image of Lardizabala biternata VII Region, Radal Siete Tazas, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Shrub Flower: Blue, 6 petals Height: 10 m.
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Image of Lardizabala biternata VII Region, Radal Siete Tazas, 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 Lardizabala biternata VII Region, Radal Siete Tazas, Chile
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USESExcellent ornamental value (A +)
Useful properties: Edible plant
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Image of Lardizabala biternata VII Region, Radal Siete Tazas, 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.
Average germination, 30 - 60 %
It is somewhat easier to cultivate than Bell flower (Lapageria rosea), although their habitats are more or less similar. Lardizabala is somewhat more tolerant to sunlight and does not require such acid soil as Lapageria rosea. To obtain good results you need fresh seeds and cold stratification (soak the seeds for one day in water, then put them into wet sand and put them into refrigerator at about +2 +5º C for about 30 days. Allow the seeds to breathe (ventilate from time to time) and check the humidity of the sand (it tends to dry out quickly, so adding moisture every three-four days is a must) If you are interested in purchasing seeds of this or similar species, please go to our On-line Seeds Shop. |
More photos (11) of Lardizabala biternata Ruiz & Pav. available here |
More species from the same Lardizabalaceae family in our data base: Boquila trifoliolata (Voqui blanco / Pilpilvoqui) Lardizabala biternata (Cóguil / Voqui blanco / Voqui / Coguilera) |