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Image of Myrceugenia chrysocarpa
X Region, Volcan Choshuenco, Chile
Altitude: 200-1250 m. 04 13, 2006
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| Species: | Myrceugenia chrysocarpa (O.Berg) Kausel | |
| Family: | Myrtaceae |  |
| Order: | Myrtales | |
| Chilean Name: | Luma blanca , pitrilla | |
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| Record: | 0289 |
| About 16 Myrceugenia in Chile and 9 in our data base. | |
| About 28 Myrtaceae in Chile and 17 in our data base. |
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| Native Frequent
Height: 3 m. Good ornamental value (A) |
INTRODUCTION |
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Image of Myrceugenia chrysocarpa VII Region, Vilches hacia Peine, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Shrub Flower: White, 4 petals Height: 3 m.
This is a low shrub, of about 1 m. high, evergreen, branched, with the grey-colored trunk. The leaves are coriaceos, seem to be thick, entire, opposed, with the central nerve very prominent, lanceolate-ovate, attenuated towards the base. The flowers are white, with 4 petals, and many white, long stamens. The fruit is a orange-colored berry, somewhat oblong, of about 1 cm., with the rest of the calyx at the lower tip. It contains, as many mirtaceae do, a few greenish reniform seeds. It bloomsin December - January and bears fruits in February - April. |
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Image of Myrceugenia chrysocarpa X Region, Volcan Choshuenco, 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.
This plant grows at medium elevations of the southern woods, sometimes almost reaching the upper limit of woods. Almost always it grows under the protection of higher trees (generally nothofagii). It prefers the shade, high humidity, and soils withhigh organic content. So it frequently grows along the borders of rivers, lakes, and similar. Since it grows in areas where the snow cover persists during months, it is very tolerant to cold,. and can perfectly resist -10º C. |
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Image of Myrceugenia chrysocarpa VII Region, Vilches hacia Peine, Chile
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USESGood ornamental value (A)
Useful properties: Edible plant
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Image of Myrceugenia chrysocarpa X Region, Volcan Choshuenco, 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).
If you are interested in purchasing seeds of this or similar species, please go to our On-line Seeds Shop. |
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