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Image of Mutisia subulata
VII Region, Los Ruiles, Chile
Altitude: 300-500 m. 02 21, 2006
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| Species: | Mutisia subulata Ruiz & Pav. | |
| Family: | Asteraceae |  |
| Order: | Asterales | |
| Chilean Name: | Flor de la granada , Clavel del campo | |
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| Record: | 0269 |
| 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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| Endemic Not Frequent
Excellent ornamental value (A +) |
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Image of Mutisia subulata VII Region, Los Ruiles, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Shrub Flower: Red, 7 - 14 petals
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Image of Mutisia subulata VII Region, Los Ruiles, Chile
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HABITATIn Chile this species grows in the following environmental conditions:
Habitat according to altitude: Low altitude, interior valleys
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 subulata Region Metropolitana, Embalse Yeso, Chile
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USESExcellent ornamental value (A +)
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Image of Mutisia subulata VII Region, Chileflora Lab., Chile
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GROWING TIPSThis species has the following hardiness: USDA Hardiness Zone 9. The plant does not tolerate snow, but can tolerate occasional freezing spells of about - 5° C (the typical morning frost of central Chile).
Low germination, less than 30 %
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