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Image of Kageneckia oblonga
Region Metropolitana, Embalse Yeso, Chile
Altitude: 1400-2900 m. 02 27, 2006
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| Species: | Kageneckia oblonga Ruiz & Pav. | |
| Family: | Rosaceae |  |
| Order: | Rosales | |
| Chilean Name: | Bollén | |
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| Record: | 0332 |
| About 2 Kageneckia in Chile and 2 in our data base. | |
| About 46 Rosaceae in Chile and 28 in our data base. |
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| Endemic Frequent
Height: 5 m. Good ornamental value (A) |
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Image of Kageneckia oblonga VII Region, Pelarco, Libueno, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Tree Flower: White, 5 petals Height: 5 m.
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Image of Kageneckia oblonga VII Region, Pelarco, Libueno, 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: 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 Kageneckia oblonga VII Region, Pelarco, Libueno, Chile
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USESGood ornamental value (A)
Useful properties: Medicinal
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Image of Kageneckia oblonga VII Region, Pelarco, Libueno, Chile
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GROWING TIPSThis species has the following hardiness: USDA Hardiness Zone 8. The plant tolerates low temperatures (-8° C), can tolerate occasional snow cover for up to a couple of weeks per year.
Low germination, less than 30 %
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