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Image of Azorella incisa
VII Region, El Melado, Chile
Altitude: 2000 m. 01 07, 2007
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| Species: | Azorella incisa (Griseb.) Wedd. | |
| Family: | Apiaceae |  |
| Order: | Apiales | |
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| Record: | 1041 |
| About 17 Azorella in Chile and 10 in our data base. | |
| About 105 Apiaceae in Chile and 45 in our data base. |
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| Endemic Frequent
Height: 5 cm. Some ornamental value (B) |
INTRODUCTIONThis one is an interesting aromatic plant of the apiaceae family. |
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Image of Azorella incisa VII Region, El Melado, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Perennial Flower: Yellow, 5 petals Height: 5 cm.
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Image of Azorella incisa VII Region, El Melado, 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 Azorella incisa VII Region, El Melado, Chile
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USESSome ornamental value (B)
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Image of Azorella incisa VII Region, El Melado, 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
This plant needs a substrate with very good drainage, preferably volcanic sand. If you are interested in purchasing seeds of this or similar species, please go to our On-line Seeds Shop. |
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