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Image of Myoschilos oblongum
VII Region, Pelarco, Las Placetas, Chile
Altitude: 600-800 m. 08 15, 2006
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| Species: | Myoschilos oblongum Ruiz et Pav. | |
| Family: | Santalaceae |  |
| Order: | Santalales | |
| Chilean Name: | Orocoipo , Codocoipo | |
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| Record: | 0145 |
| About 1 Myoschilos in Chile and 1 in our data base. | |
| About 10 Santalaceae in Chile and 5 in our data base. |
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Height: 2 m. Some ornamental value (B) |
INTRODUCTION |
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Image of Myoschilos oblongum VII Region, Reserva Nacional Altos del Lircay, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Shrub Flower: Red, 5 petals Height: 2 m.
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Image of Myoschilos oblongum 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 Myoschilos oblongum VII Region, Reserva Nacional Altos del Lircay, Chile
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USESSome ornamental value (B)
Useful properties: Medicinal
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Image of Myoschilos oblongum 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.
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More photos (15) of Myoschilos oblongum Ruiz et Pav. available here |
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More species from the same Santalaceae family in our data base: Myoschilos oblongum (Orocoipo / Codocoipo) |