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Image of Mutisia ilicifolia
VII Region, Camino a Laguna Maule, Chile
Altitude: 500-2200 m. 01 13, 2006
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| Species: | Mutisia ilicifolia Cav. | |
| Family: | Asteraceae |  |
| Order: | Asterales | |
| Chilean Name: | Clavel del campo | |
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| Record: | 0260 |
| About 34 Mutisia in Chile and 21 in our data base. | |
| About 1018 Asteraceae in Chile and 547 in our data base. |
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| Native Very Frequent
Height: 1.5 m. Good ornamental value (A) |
INTRODUCTION |
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Image of Mutisia ilicifolia VII Region, Camino a Laguna Maule, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Shrub Flower: White, 7 - 14 petals Height: 1.5 m.
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Image of Mutisia ilicifolia VII Region, Camino a Laguna Maule, 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: 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 Mutisia ilicifolia VII Region, Camino a Laguna Maule, Chile
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USESGood ornamental value (A)
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Image of Mutisia ilicifolia VII Region, Camino a Laguna Maule, 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.
Relatively easy to cultivate
Low germination, less than 30 %
Missing
Recommended germination temperature: +18°C + 22°C
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