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Image of Mutisia linearifolia
VII Region, Reserva Nacional Altos del Lircay, Chile
Altitude: 1400-2200 m. 01 18, 2006
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| Species: | Mutisia linearifolia Cav. | |
| Family: | Asteraceae |  |
| Order: | Asterales | |
| Chilean Name: | Clavel del campo | |
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| Record: | 0308 |
| 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 Frequent
Height: 20 cm. Excellent ornamental value (A +) |
INTRODUCTION |
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Image of Mutisia linearifolia VII Region, Laguna Maule, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Shrub Flower: Red, 7 - 14 petals Height: 20 cm.
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Image of Mutisia linearifolia VII Region, Reserva Nacional Altos del Lircay, Chile
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HABITATIn Chile this species grows in the following environmental conditions:
Habitat according to altitude: Extreme altitude well beyond 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 linearifolia VII Region, Reserva Nacional Altos del Lircay, Chile
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USESExcellent ornamental value (A +)
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Image of Mutisia linearifolia VII Region, Laguna Maule, 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).
Low germination, less than 30 %
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