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Image of Prosopis chilensis
V Region, Cuesta La Dormida & La Campana, Chile
Altitude: 800-1200 m. 05 27, 2006
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| Species: | Prosopis chilensis (Mol.) Stuntz | |
| Family: | Fabaceae |  |
| Order: | Fabales | |
| Chilean Name: | Algarrobo | |
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| Record: | 0412 |
| About 11 Prosopis in Chile and 4 in our data base. | |
| About 311 Fabaceae in Chile and 186 in our data base. |
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Height: 10 m. Good ornamental value (A) |
INTRODUCTION |
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Image of Prosopis chilensis V Region, Cuesta La Dormida & La Campana, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Tree Flower: Yellow, without information on the number of petals Height: 10 m.
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Image of Prosopis chilensis V Region, Cuesta La Dormida & La Campana, Chile
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HABITATIn Chile this species grows in the following environmental conditions:
Habitat according to altitude: Low altitude, interior valleys
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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USESGood ornamental value (A)
Useful properties: Medicinal
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GROWING TIPS
For the germination of seeds you need to break the outer protective skin of the seed. For just a few seeds use a nail-clipper or a file (you have just to scratch the surface, taking off maybe a flake). For larger batches you can use sulphuric acid, mecahnical scarificators or hot water (please see specialized literature before attempting this, as use of concentrated acid is very dangerous). Soak the scarred seeds in water for about 24 hours. They should visibly swell up. If not, you have not scratched them sufficently. This species can grow in most extreme conditions (extremely saline soil, very little watering), so you do not have to worry too much about the substrate, just keep with good drainage. This tree will withstand occasional freezing, but it is not suitable for cold climates with snow. If you are interested in purchasing seeds of this or similar species, please go to our On-line Seeds Shop. |
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