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Image of Discaria serratifolia (Chacay). Click to enlarge parts of image.

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.




	Native Frequent Height: 3 m. Excellent ornamental value (A +)

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INTRODUCTION

Image of Discaria serratifolia (Chacay). Click to enlarge parts of image.

Image of Discaria serratifolia

VII Region, Camino a Laguna Maule, Chile
Altitude: 500-2200 m. 01 13, 2006

DESCRIPTION

Flower: White, 4 petals

Height: 3 m.

Image of Discaria serratifolia (Chacay). Click to enlarge parts of image.

Image of Discaria serratifolia

VII Region, Reserva Nacional Altos del Lircay, Chile
Altitude: 1400-2200 m. 01 18, 2006

HABITAT

In Chile this species grows in the following environmental conditions:

Habitat according to altitude:

Medium altitude up to the timber line
Coastal mountains, 500 - 2000 m.

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.
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.
Some shadow. Some protection against direct sunlight, some shadow from vegetation, filtering about 20 - 40 % of light.

Image of Discaria serratifolia (Chacay). Click to enlarge parts of image.