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Image of Tristerix corymbosus
VII Region, Pelarco, Libueno, Chile
Altitude: 280 m. 08 18, 2006
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Species: | Tristerix corymbosus (L.) Kuijt | |
Family: | Loranthaceae | ![]() |
Order: | Santalales | |
Chilean Name: | Quintral | |
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Record: | 0250 |
About 3 Tristerix in Chile and 3 in our data base. | |
About 6 Loranthaceae in Chile and 5 in our data base. |
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Native Very Frequent
Height: 50 cm. No ornamental value (C) |
INTRODUCTION |
Image of Tristerix corymbosus VII Region, Reserva Nacional Altos del Lircay, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Shrub Flower: Red, 4 petals Height: 50 cm.
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Image of Tristerix corymbosus VII Region, Radal Siete Tazas, 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: In shadow. Steep slopes facing south or a vegetation cover which filters 40 - 80 % of light.
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Image of Tristerix corymbosus VII Region, Pelarco, Las Placetas, Chile
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USESNo ornamental value (C)
Useful properties: Medicinal
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Image of Tristerix corymbosus VII Region, Radal Siete Tazas, 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.
Very difficult to cultivate
The species is recalcitrant, so only fresh fruits (not dried seeds) should be used for germinating. Being a hemiparasite, after germination it will need a host. In Chile this is usually Nothfagus species, but it is not as selective as other members of its genus. If you are interested in purchasing seeds of this or similar species, please go to our On-line Seeds Shop. |
More photos (13) of Tristerix corymbosus (L.) Kuijt available here |
More species from the same Loranthaceae family in our data base: Notanthera heterophylla (Quintral del boldo / peumo / laurel) Tristerix corymbosus (Quintral) |