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Image of Miqueliopuntia miquelii
III Region, Ruta 5 Norte, km. 580, Chile
Altitude: 1000 m. 09 23, 2006
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| Species: | Miqueliopuntia miquelii (Monv.) F. Ritter | |
| Family: | Cactaceae |  |
| Order: | Caryophyllales | |
| Chilean Name: | Tunilla , Tuna de Miguel | |
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| Record: | 0471 |
| About 1 Miqueliopuntia in Chile and 1 in our data base. | |
| About 164 Cactaceae in Chile and 67 in our data base. |
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| Native Frequent
Height: 1.5 m. Good ornamental value (A) |
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Image of Miqueliopuntia miquelii III Region, Buena Aventura (Cerca de Parque Nacional Llanos de Challe), Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Shrub Flower: Yellow, 7 - 14 petals Height: 1.5 m.
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Image of Miqueliopuntia miquelii III Region, Buena Aventura (Cerca de Parque Nacional Llanos de Challe), 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: Dry, arid areas, with long drought periods of 6 - 10 months. Precipitations of 100 mm - 300 mm. are concentrated in winter.
Light conditions: Fully exposed to the sun. Level areas or slopes facing north.
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Image of Miqueliopuntia miquelii III Region, Ruta 5 Norte, km. 580, Chile
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USESGood ornamental value (A)
Useful properties: Edible plant
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Image of Miqueliopuntia miquelii III Region, Buena Aventura (Cerca de Parque Nacional Llanos de Challe), 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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