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Image of Elytropus chilensis (Quilmay/Poroto del campo)

Image of Elytropus chilensis

VII Region, Reserva Nacional Vilches; Altitude: 1220-1280 m. October 24, 2006

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Latin Name:   Elytropus chilensis (A.DC.) Muell. Arg.
Family:   Apocynaceae Identification OK   
Order:   Gentianales
Chilean Name:   Quilmay, Poroto del campo
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Record:   0228
　 About 1 Elytropus in Chile and 1 in our data base.
　 About 2 Apocynaceae in Chile and 2 in our data base.

　

Medicinal   

 
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 tolerates low temperatures (-10º C down to -15º C), it can be covered by snow for months (1 - 8 months).     Steep slopes facing south. Or with a vegetation cover which filters 40 - 80 % of light.   Deep ravines facing south with additional shadow from trees. Or with a very dense vegetation cover which gives 80 - 90 % shadow (for instance, the Valdivian forests)     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 Coastal mountains, 500 - 2000 m
White, 5 petals      Shrub     

　
Native    Frequent

Height:100

Good ornamental value (A)
　

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Image of Elytropus chilensis (Quilmay/Poroto del campo)

Image of Elytropus chilensis

VII Region, Reserva Nacional Vilches; Altitude: 1220-1280 m. October 24, 2006

 

 

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

 

Elytropus chilensis (Quilmay/Poroto del campo)

Skytanthus acutus (Cuerno de cabra/Cuernecillo)

 

 

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