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Image of Geoffroea decorticans
III Region, Diego de Almagro, Finca de Chañaral, Chile
Altitude: 1200-1400 m. 09 22, 2006
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| Species: | Geoffroea decorticans (Gillies ex Hook. & Arn.) Burkart | |
| Family: | Fabaceae |  |
| Order: | Fabales | |
| Chilean Name: | Chañar | |
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| Record: | 0692 |
| About 2 Geoffroea in Chile and 1 in our data base. | |
| About 311 Fabaceae in Chile and 186 in our data base. |
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INTRODUCTIONThis plant comes from northern Chile and historically has been very important as a source of edible fruits for the local Indian populations. In areas like San Pedro de Atacama it was a staple food, and it is very prolific. Its Chilean name is chañar, and there is even a city named after it - Chañaral. |
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Image of Geoffroea decorticans III Region, Diego de Almagro, Finca de Chañaral, Chile
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DESCRIPTION
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Image of Geoffroea decorticans III Region, Diego de Almagro, Finca de Chañaral, Chile
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HABITATIn Chile this species grows in the following environmental conditions:
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Image of Geoffroea decorticans III Region, Diego de Almagro, Finca de Chañaral, Chile
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USES
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Image of Geoffroea decorticans III Region, Diego de Almagro, Finca de Chañaral, Chile
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GROWING TIPS
Relatively easy to cultivate
This tree is very undemanding about the soil and can tolerate all kinds of soils, even saline ones, provided that it has good drainage. Just plant the seeds and keep them moist at relatively low temperatures (+12º +18º C). It is not a fast grower, and you can epxect fruits around sixth year. It can tolerate some freezing, but it is not a cold climate plant. If you are interested in purchasing seeds of this or similar species, please go to our On-line Seeds Shop. |
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More photos (13) of Geoffroea decorticans (Gillies ex Hook. & Arn.) Burkart available here |
