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Image of Croton chilensis
II Region, Quebrada Rinconada, Paposo, Chile
Altitude: 270-660 m. 12 02, 2007
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Species: | Croton chilensis Muell.-Arg. | |
Family: | Euphorbiaceae | ![]() |
Order: | Euphorbiales | |
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Record: | 0911 |
About 1 Croton in Chile and 1 in our data base. | |
About 41 Euphorbiaceae in Chile and 17 in our data base. |
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Endemic Frequent
Height: 1.2 m. Good ornamental value (A) |
INTRODUCTION |
Image of Croton chilensis II Region, Quebrada Rinconada, Paposo, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Shrub Flower: Yellow, without information on the number of petals Height: 1.2 m.
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Image of Croton chilensis II Region, Quebrada Rinconada, Paposo, Chile
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HABITATIn Chile this species grows in the following environmental conditions:
Habitat according to altitude: Coastal mountains, 500 - 2000 m.
Watering conditions: Extremely dry areas with very rare rainfall. The dry season lasts 8 - 12 months and in some years it is possible to have no rainfall at all. Rainfall less than 100 mm/year.
Light conditions: Exposed, but with protection from direct sun through coastal fog (camanchaca).
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Image of Croton chilensis II Region, Quebrada Rinconada, Paposo, Chile
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USESGood ornamental value (A)
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Image of Croton chilensis II Region, Quebrada Rinconada, Paposo, 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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