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Image of Acaena antarctica
X Region, Puyehue, Chile
Altitude: 400-1400 m. 03 22, 2007
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Species: | Acaena antarctica Hook. f. | |
Family: | Rosaceae | ![]() |
Order: | Rosales | |
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Record: | 0786 |
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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Native Frequent
Height: 10 cm. Good ornamental value (A) |
INTRODUCTION |
Image of Acaena antarctica X Region, Puyehue, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Perennial Flower: Green, 4 petals Height: 10 cm.
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Image of Acaena antarctica X Region, Puyehue, Chile
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HABITATIn Chile this species grows in the following environmental conditions:
Habitat according to altitude: Extreme altitude well beyond 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 antarctica X Region, Puyehue, Chile
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USESGood ornamental value (A)
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Image of Acaena antarctica X Region, Puyehue, 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).
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