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Image of Drimys andina
X Region, Volcan Choshuenco, Chile
Altitude: 200-1250 m. 04 13, 2006
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| Species: | Drimys andina (Reiche) R.A. Rodr. & Quez. | |
| Family: | Winteraceae |  |
| Order: | Magnoliales | |
| Chilean Name: | Canelo enano , Canelo andino | |
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| Record: | 0183 |
| About 5 Drimys in Chile and 2 in our data base. | |
| About 5 Winteraceae in Chile and 2 in our data base. |
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| Native Frequent
Height: 1.2 m. Excellent ornamental value (A +) |
INTRODUCTION |
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Image of Drimys andina IX Region, Camino Huerquehue - Pucon, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Shrub Flower: White, 7 - 14 petals Height: 1.2 m.
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Image of Drimys andina IX Region, Lago Caburga (Norte), 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: 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 Drimys andina IX Region, Lago Caburga (Norte), Chile
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USESExcellent ornamental value (A +)
Useful properties: Medicinal
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Image of Drimys andina IX Region, Camino Huerquehue - Pucon, 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).
Low germination, less than 30 %
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More photos (11) of Drimys andina (Reiche) R.A. Rodr. & Quez. available here |
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More species from the same Winteraceae family in our data base: Drimys andina (Canelo enano / Canelo andino) |