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Image of Acaena alpina
VII Region, Reserva Nacional Altos del Lircay, Chile
Altitude: 1400-2200 m. 01 18, 2006
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| Species: | Acaena alpina Poepp. ex Walp. | |
| Family: | Rosaceae |  |
| Order: | Rosales | |
| Chilean Name: | Cepacaballo , Cadillo | |
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| Record: | 0318 |
| About 20 Acaena in Chile and 11 in our data base. | |
| About 46 Rosaceae in Chile and 28 in our data base. |
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| Native Frequent
Height: 50 cm. Some ornamental value (B) |
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INTRODUCTIONThis is a very common plant in Chile, forming carpets in the higher reaches of the mountains, and all of the local huasos, the Chilean cowboys, know it too well, because it sticks to the skin of the horses, clothes, etc. The good thing about is that its thorns are relatively soft. Still it makes a good plant to grow because of its resiliance and its rather strange appearance. |
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Image of Acaena alpina VII Region, Reserva Nacional Altos del Lircay, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Perennial
Height: 50 cm.
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HABITATIn Chile this species grows in the following environmental conditions:
Habitat according to altitude: High altitude close 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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USESSome ornamental value (B)
Useful properties: Medicinal
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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).
The germination of this species is not very complicated, but you should do the cold stratification. You can avoid it by planting the seeds in autumn and exposing them to natural cold stratification during winter time. If you decide to do it "scientifically," soak the fruits for two days in water, then put them into wet sand and put them into refrigerator at about +2 +5º C for about 30 days. Allow the seeds to breathe (ventilate from time to time) and check the humidity of the sand (it tends to dry out quickly, so adding moisture every three-four days is a must). Use poor substrates with good drainage (For instance, 1/2 of sand and 1/2 of garden soil would work fine). The germination usually takes about 3 - 4 weeks. If you are interested in purchasing seeds of this or similar species, please go to our On-line Seeds Shop. |
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