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Image of Senna birostris var. arequipensis
XV Region, Zapahuira, Chile
Altitude: 3500 m. 06 15, 2009
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Species: | Senna birostris (Dombey ex Vogel) H.S.Irwin et Barneby var. arequipensis (Vogel) Irwin et Barn | |
Family: | Fabaceae | ![]() |
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Record: | 1978 |
About 14 Senna in Chile and 7 in our data base. | |
About 311 Fabaceae in Chile and 186 in our data base. |
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Native Very Frequent
Height: 2 m. Excellent ornamental value (A +) |
INTRODUCTION |
Image of Senna birostris var. arequipensis XV Region, Zapahuira, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Shrub Flower: Yellow, 5 petals Height: 2 m.
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Image of Senna birostris var. arequipensis XV Region, Zapahuira, 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: 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: Fully exposed to the sun. Level areas or slopes facing north.
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Image of Senna birostris var. arequipensis XV Region, Zapahuira, Chile
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USESExcellent ornamental value (A +)
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GROWING TIPSThis species has the following hardiness: USDA Hardiness Zone 9. The plant does not tolerate snow, but can tolerate occasional freezing spells of about - 5° C (the typical morning frost of central Chile).
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