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Image of Discaria serratifolia
VII Region, Camino a Laguna Maule, Chile
Altitude: 500-2200 m. 01 13, 2006
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Species: | Discaria serratifolia (Vent.) B. & H. ex Masters | |
Family: | Rhamnaceae | ![]() |
Order: | Rhamnales | |
Chilean Name: | Chacay | |
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Record: | 0327 |
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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Native Frequent
Height: 3 m. Excellent ornamental value (A +) |
INTRODUCTION |
Image of Discaria serratifolia VII Region, Camino a Laguna Maule, Chile
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DESCRIPTION
Flower: White, 4 petals Height: 3 m.
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Image of Discaria serratifolia 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: Medium altitude up to the timber line
Watering conditions: The plant grows in water or it has its roots within a permanent water course. This corresponds to marshes, bogs, water courses, lake and river shores.
Light conditions: Fully exposed to the sun. Level areas or slopes facing north.
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Image of Discaria serratifolia VII Region, Reserva Nacional Altos del Lircay, Chile
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USESExcellent ornamental value (A +)
Useful properties: Medicinal
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Image of Discaria serratifolia VII Region, Camino a 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).
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More photos (7) of Discaria serratifolia (Vent.) B. & H. ex Masters available here |
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) |