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Image of Lomatia ferruginea
IX Region, Camino Huerquehue - Pucon, Chile
Altitude: 800-1200 m. 02 18, 2006
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Species: | Lomatia ferruginea (Cav.) R. Br. | |
Family: | Proteaceae | ![]() |
Order: | Proteales | |
Chilean Name: | Fuinque , Palmilla | |
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Record: | 0178 |
About 3 Lomatia in Chile and 3 in our data base. | |
About 7 Proteaceae in Chile and 7 in our data base. |
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Native Frequent
Height: 10 m. Good ornamental value (A) |
INTRODUCTION |
Image of Lomatia ferruginea , Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Tree Flower: Red, 4 petals Height: 10 m.
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Image of Lomatia ferruginea , 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: The plant grows in water or it has its roots within a permanent water course. This corresponds to marshes, bogs, water courses, lake and river shores.
Light conditions: In shadow. Steep slopes facing south or a vegetation cover which filters 40 - 80 % of light.
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Image of Lomatia ferruginea , Chile
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USESGood ornamental value (A)
Useful properties: Medicinal
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Image of Lomatia ferruginea X Region, Volcan Choshuenco, 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 %
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More photos (9) of Lomatia ferruginea (Cav.) R. Br. available here |
More species from the same Proteaceae family in our data base: Embothrium coccineum fma. andina (Notro andino / Ciruelillo) Embothrium coccineum (Notro, ciruelillo) Gevuina avellana (Avellano / Gevuín) Lomatia dentada (Avellanillo / Avellanito / Palo negro / Piñol) Lomatia ferruginea (Fuinque / Palmilla) |