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Image of Euphorbia helioscopia (Pichoa/Pichoga)

Image of Euphorbia helioscopia

VII Region, Reserva Nacional Radal Siete Tazas, Aduana Checkpoint; Altitude: 700 m. October 21, 2006

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Latin Name:   Euphorbia helioscopia L.
Family:   Euphorbiaceae Identification OK, but we will check it just in case   
Order:   Euphorbiales
Chilean Name:   Pichoa, Pichoga
English Name:   Sun spurge
German Name:  
Russian Name:  
Record:   0493
  About 26 Euphorbia in Chile and 6 in our data base.
  About 41 Euphorbiaceae in Chile and 10 in our data base.

 

POISONOUS Plant   Weed   

 

1st Region:
Lat: 18º - 21º
Main Cities: Arica, Iquique.
2d Region:
Lat: 21º - 26º
Main Cities: Antofagasta, Calama.
3d Region:
Lat: 26º - 29º
Main Cities: Copiapó, Vallenar.
4th Region:
Lat: 29º - 32º
Main Cities: La Serena, Ovalle.
5th Region:
Lat: 32º - 33º
Main Cities: Valparaiso, Los Andes.
Metropolitan Region:
Lat: 33º- 34º
Main Cities: Santiago.
6th Region:
Lat: 34º - 35º
Main Cities: Rancagua.
7th Region:
Lat: 35º - 36º
Main Cities: Talca, Curicó.
8th Region:
Lat: 36º - 38º
Main Cities: Concepción, Chillan, Los Angeles.
9th Region:
Lat: 38º - 39º
Main Cities: Temuco, Villarrica, Pucón.
10th Region:
Lat: 39º - 44º
Main Cities: Valdivia, Osorno, Puerto Montt.
11th Region:
Lat: 44º - 49º
Main Cities: Coihaique.
12th Region:
Lat 49º- 55º
Main Cities: Punta Arenas, Puerto Natales, Puerto Williams.
The plant does not tolerate snow, but can tolerate occasional freezing spells of about - 3º C (the typical morning frost of central Chile)     Fully exposed to sun. Level areas or slopes facing north.   Some protection against the sun, some shadow from vegetation, filtering about 20 - 40 % of light.     The plant grows in water or it has its roots within a permanent water course. This corresponds to marshes, bogs, water courses, lake and river shores.   Humid areas, with almost constant rainfall. Short dry periods are possible (generally not longer than 1 month).   
Medium elevation up to the timber line
Medium elevation up to the timber line
Low elevation, interior valleys
Medium elevation up to the timber line
Low elevation, interior valleys
Coastal mountains, 500 - 2000 m
Medium elevation up to the timber line
Low elevation, interior valleys
Coastal mountains, 500 - 2000 m
Coastal areas, 0 - 500 m
Yellow, 4 petals   Green, 4 petals      Annual     

 

Foreign    Not Frequent

Height: 50 cm.

No ornamental value (C)

 

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Image of Euphorbia helioscopia (Pichoa/Pichoga)

Image of Euphorbia helioscopia

VII Region, Reserva Nacional Radal Siete Tazas, Aduana Checkpoint; Altitude: 700 m. October 21, 2006

 

 

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More species from the same Euphorbiaceae family in our data base:

 

Colliguaja integerrima (Colliguaya/Coliguay)

Colliguaja odorifera (Colliguay)

Colliguaja salicifolia (Colliguay/Colihuai)

Euphorbia collina (Pichoga)

Euphorbia helioscopia (Pichoa/Pichoga)

Euphorbia lactiflua (Lechero)

Euphorbia peplus (Pichoa/Pichoga/Mariquita)

Euphorbia portulacoides (Pichoa grande)

Euphorbia sp. #1602

Ricinus communis (Ricino/Palma christi/Higuerilla)

 

 

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