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Image of Corryocactus brevistylus
XV Region, Zapahuira, Chile
Altitude: 3500 m. 06 15, 2009
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Species: | Corryocactus brevistylus Britton et Rose | |
Family: | Cactaceae | ![]() |
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Chilean Name: | Guacalla | |
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Record: | 2017 |
About 1 Corryocactus in Chile and 1 in our data base. | |
About 164 Cactaceae in Chile and 63 in our data base. |
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Very Frequent
Height: 5 m. Excellent ornamental value (A +) |
INTRODUCTION |
Image of Corryocactus brevistylus XV Region, Zapahuira, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Shrub Flower: Yellow, 14 petals and more, also includes asteraceae Height: 5 m.
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Image of Corryocactus brevistylus XV Region, Zapahuira, Chile
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HABITATIn Chile this species grows in the following environmental conditions:
Habitat according to altitude: Medium altitude up to the timber line
Watering conditions: Dry, arid areas, with long drought periods of 6 - 10 months. Precipitations of 100 mm - 300 mm. are concentrated in winter.
Light conditions: Fully exposed to the sun. Level areas or slopes facing north.
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Image of Corryocactus brevistylus XV Region, Zapahuira, Chile
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USESExcellent ornamental value (A +)
Useful properties: Edible plant
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Image of Corryocactus brevistylus XV Region, Zapahuira, Chile
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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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