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Image of Myrceugenia rufa
V Region, Pichidangui, Chile
Altitude: 50-700 m. 02 09, 2007
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| Species: | Myrceugenia rufa (Colla) Skottsb. ex Kausel | |
| Family: | Myrtaceae |  |
| Order: | Myrtales | |
| Chilean Name: | Hitigu | |
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| Record: | 0406 |
| 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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| Endemic Rare
Height: 5 m. Some ornamental value (B) |
INTRODUCTION |
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Image of Myrceugenia rufa V Region, Pichidangui, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Shrub Flower: White, 4 petals Height: 5 m.
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Image of Myrceugenia rufa V Region, Pichidangui, Chile
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HABITATIn Chile this species grows in the following environmental conditions:
Habitat according to altitude: Coastal mountains, 500 - 2000 m.
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 Myrceugenia rufa V Region, Pichidangui, Chile
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USESSome ornamental value (B)
Useful properties: Edible plant
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Image of Myrceugenia rufa V Region, Pichidangui, Chile
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GROWING TIPSThis species has the following hardiness: USDA Hardiness Zone 10 and 11. The plant does not tolerate freezing.
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