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Image of Embothrium coccineum fma. andina
IX Region, Vilcun - Llaima, Chile
Altitude: 400-1500 m. 03 14, 2006
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| Species: | Embothrium coccineum J.R. & G. Forst fma. andina | |
| Family: | Proteaceae |  |
| Order: | Proteales | |
| Chilean Name: | Notro andino , Ciruelillo | |
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| Record: | 0272 |
| About 2 Embothrium in Chile and 2 in our data base. | |
| About 7 Proteaceae in Chile and 7 in our data base. |
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| Native Frequent
Height: 1.2 m. Excellent ornamental value (A +) |
INTRODUCTION |
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Image of Embothrium coccineum fma. andina IX Region, Vilcun - Llaima, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Shrub Flower: Red, 4 petals Height: 1.2 m.
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Image of Embothrium coccineum fma. andina IX Region, Vilcun - Llaima, 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 Embothrium coccineum fma. andina IX Region, Vilcun - Llaima, Chile
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USESExcellent ornamental value (A +)
Useful properties: Medicinal
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Image of Embothrium coccineum fma. andina IX Region, Vilcun - Llaima, 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 (5) of Embothrium coccineum J.R. & G. Forst fma. andina available here |
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More species from the same Proteaceae family in our data base: Embothrium coccineum fma. andina (Notro andino / Ciruelillo) Embothrium coccineum (Notro, ciruelillo) Gevuina avellana (Avellano / Gevuín) Lomatia dentada (Avellanillo / Avellanito / Palo negro / Piñol) Lomatia ferruginea (Fuinque / Palmilla) |