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Image of Mutisia subulata fma. rosmarinifolia
VII Region, Los Queñes, Chile
Altitude: 1400 m. 12 30, 2006
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| Species: | Mutisia subulata Ruiz & Pav. fma. rosmarinifolia (Poepp. & Endl.) Cabrera | |
| Family: | Asteraceae |  |
| Order: | Asterales | |
| Chilean Name: | Hierba del jote , Flor de la granada | |
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| Record: | 0779 |
| About 34 Mutisia in Chile and 21 in our data base. | |
| About 1018 Asteraceae in Chile and 547 in our data base. |
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| Endemic Frequent
Height: 15 cm. Good ornamental value (A) |
INTRODUCTION |
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Image of Mutisia subulata fma. rosmarinifolia VII Region, Los Queñes, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Perennial Flower: Red, 7 - 14 petals Height: 15 cm.
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Image of Mutisia subulata fma. rosmarinifolia VII Region, Los Queñes, 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: Somewhat dry areas where the drought may last 3 - 5 months. Precipitations of 400 - 800 mm. are concentrated in winter.
Light conditions: Fully exposed to the sun. Level areas or slopes facing north.
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Image of Mutisia subulata fma. rosmarinifolia VII Region, Los Queñes, Chile
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USESGood ornamental value (A)
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Image of Mutisia subulata fma. rosmarinifolia VII Region, Los Queñes, 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).
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