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Image of Discaria nana
VII Región, Paso Vergara, Chile
Altitude: 2800 m. 12 31, 2006
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| Species: | Discaria nana (Clos) B. et H. ex Masters | |
| Family: | Rhamnaceae |  |
| Order: | Rhamnales | |
| Chilean Name: | Discaria chica | |
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| Record: | 0326 |
| About 4 Discaria in Chile and 3 in our data base. | |
| About 14 Rhamnaceae in Chile and 9 in our data base. |
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Height: 30 cm. Some ornamental value (B) |
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Image of Discaria nana VII Región, Paso Vergara, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Shrub Flower: White, 4 petals Height: 30 cm.
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Image of Discaria nana VII Región, Paso Vergara, Chile
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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: 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 Discaria nana VII Región, Paso Vergara, Chile
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USESSome ornamental value (B)
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Image of Discaria nana VII Región, Paso Vergara, 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 (13) of Discaria nana (Clos) B. et H. ex Masters available here |
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More species from the same Rhamnaceae family in our data base: Colletia spinosa (Crucero / Yaqui / Cunco) Colletia ulicina (Cunco rojo / Crucero) Discaria nana (Discaria chica) Discaria serratifolia (Chacay) Retanilla ephedra (Frutilla del campo / Caman / Coquillo / Retamilla) |