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Image of Empetrum rubrum

VII Region, Laguna Maule; Altitude: 1600-2600 m. February 11, 2006

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Latin Name:   Empetrum rubrum Vahl ex Willd.
Family:   Empetraceae Identification OK   
Order:   Ericales
Chilean Name:   Brecillo, Murtilla de Magallanes, Uvilla
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Record:   0311
　 About 1 Empetrum in Chile and 1 in our data base.
　 About 1 Empetraceae in Chile and 1 in our data base.

　

Edible plant   

 
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).     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.     Humid areas, with almost constant rainfall. Short dry periods are possible (generally not longer than 1 month).   Somewhat dry areas where the draught may last 4 - 5 months. Precipitations of 400 - 800 mm, concentrated in winter.   
High elevation close to the timber line
High elevation close to the timber line Medium elevation up to the timber line
High elevation close to the timber line Medium elevation up to the timber line Low elevation, interior valleys
High elevation close to the timber line Medium elevation up to the timber line Low elevation, interior valleys Coastal mountains, 500 - 2000 m
High elevation close to the timber line Medium elevation up to the timber line Low elevation, interior valleys Coastal mountains, 500 - 2000 m Coastal areas, 0 - 500 m
Red, 6 petals      Shrub     

　
Native    Frequent

Height: 80 cm.

Good ornamental value (A)
　

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Image of Empetrum rubrum (Brecillo/Murtilla de Magallanes/Uvilla)

Image of Empetrum rubrum

VII Region, Laguna Maule; Altitude: 1600-2600 m. February 11, 2006

 

 

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