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Image of Tetraglochin alatum
VII Region, Reserva Nacional Radal Siete Tazas, Chile
Altitude: 1200 m. 11 26, 2006
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| Species: | Tetraglochin alatum (Gill. ex H. et A.) Kuntze | |
| Family: | Rosaceae |  |
| Order: | Rosales | |
| Chilean Name: | Horizonte , Caulia | |
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| Record: | 0214 |
| About 5 Tetraglochin in Chile and 2 in our data base. | |
| About 46 Rosaceae in Chile and 28 in our data base. |
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| Native Frequent
Height: 80 cm. Some ornamental value (B) |
INTRODUCTION |
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Image of Tetraglochin alatum VII Region, Reserva Nacional Radal Siete Tazas, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Shrub Flower: Red, without information on the number of petals Height: 80 cm.
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Image of Tetraglochin alatum VII Region, Reserva Nacional Radal Siete Tazas, 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: 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 Tetraglochin alatum Region Metropolitana, Cajón Maipo, Chile
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USESSome ornamental value (B)
Useful properties: Medicinal
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Image of Tetraglochin alatum VII Region, Camino a Laguna Maule, 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).
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More photos (10) of Tetraglochin alatum (Gill. ex H. et A.) Kuntze available here |
