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Image of Myrceugenia exsucca
IX Region, Camino Caburga - Pucon, Chile
Altitude: 400-1200 m. 02 17, 2006
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| Species: | Myrceugenia exsucca (DC.) O.Berg | |
| Family: | Myrtaceae |  |
| Order: | Myrtales | |
| Chilean Name: | Pitrilla , Pitra , Patagua | |
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| Record: | 0342 |
| About 16 Myrceugenia in Chile and 9 in our data base. | |
| About 28 Myrtaceae in Chile and 17 in our data base. |
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| Native Very Frequent
Height: 10 m. Some ornamental value (B) |
INTRODUCTION |
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Image of Myrceugenia exsucca VII Region, Radal Siete Tasas, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Tree Flower: White, 4 petals Height: 10 m.
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Image of Myrceugenia exsucca VII Region, Radal Siete Tasas, 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 Myrceugenia exsucca VII Region, Radal Siete Tasas, Chile
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USESSome ornamental value (B)
Useful properties: Medicinal
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Image of Myrceugenia exsucca VII Region, Radal Siete Tasas, 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.
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