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Image of Colletia ulicina
VII Region, Reserva Nacional Altos del Lircay, Chile
Altitude: 400-1550 m. 01 07, 2006
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Species: | Colletia ulicina Gill. & Hook | |
Family: | Rhamnaceae | ![]() |
Order: | Rhamnales | |
Chilean Name: | Cunco rojo , Crucero | |
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Record: | 0218 |
About 4 Colletia in Chile and 3 in our data base. | |
About 14 Rhamnaceae in Chile and 9 in our data base. |
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Endemic Not Frequent
Height: 2.5 m. Excellent ornamental value (A +) |
INTRODUCTION |
Image of Colletia ulicina VII Region, Reserva Nacional Altos del Lircay, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Shrub Flower: Red, 5 petals Height: 2.5 m.
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Image of Colletia ulicina 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: Fully exposed to the sun. Level areas or slopes facing north.
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Image of Colletia ulicina VII Region, Reserva Nacional Altos del Lircay, Chile
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USESExcellent ornamental value (A +)
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Image of Colletia ulicina 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 (7) of Colletia ulicina Gill. & Hook available here |
More species from the same Rhamnaceae family in our data base: Colletia spinosa (Crucero / Yaqui / Cunco) Colletia ulicina (Cunco rojo / Crucero) Discaria nana (Discaria chica) Discaria serratifolia (Chacay) Retanilla ephedra (Frutilla del campo / Caman / Coquillo / Retamilla) |