Image of Acaena caespitosa
VIII Region, Laguna Laja, Chile
Altitude: 1550 m. 01 23, 2007
Species: | Acaena caespitosa Gillies ex Hook. & Arn. | |
Family: | Rosaceae | |
Order: | Rosales | |
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Record: | 0744 |
About 20 Acaena in Chile and 11 in our data base. | |
About 46 Rosaceae in Chile and 28 in our data base. |
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Frequent
Height: 30 cm. Some ornamental value (B) |
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INTRODUCTIONThis plant is common at medium elevations in central Chile and is easy to grow. Of the acaenas, it is not very known, but I find it very much attractive due to its small, compact leaves which form a carpet, small, almost pigmy size which would fit almost anyplace, and the fruits do not have the thorns of the other, more aggressive acaenas. The plant requires poor, sandy soil with good drainage. It routinely withstands cold winters with snow, so hardiness is not a problem. The seeds are easy to germinate using the standard procedure of cold stratification. Please note that we sell "fruits" from which we do not extract the seeds. |
Image of Acaena caespitosa VIII Region, Laguna Laja, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Perennial
Height: 30 cm.
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Image of Acaena caespitosa VIII Region, Laguna Laja, Chile
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HABITATIn Chile this species grows in the following environmental conditions:
Habitat according to altitude: High altitude close to the timber line
Watering conditions: Humid areas, with almost constant rainfall. Short dry periods are possible (generally not longer than 1 month).
Light conditions: Fully exposed to the sun. Level areas or slopes facing north.
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Image of Acaena caespitosa VIII Region, Laguna Laja, Chile
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USESSome ornamental value (B)
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Image of Acaena caespitosa VIII Region, Laguna Laja, Chile
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GROWING TIPSThis species has the following hardiness: USDA Hardiness Zone 7, even 6b. The plant tolerates low temperatures (-15° C even -20° C), it can be covered by snow for months (1 - 8 months).
Relatively easy to cultivate
Recommended germination temperature: +14°C +18°C
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