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Image of Ephedra chilensis (Pingo-pingo/Transmontana/Solupe)

Image of Ephedra chilensis

Region Metropolitana, Reserva Nacional Río Clarillo; Altitude: 800-900 m. October 09, 2006

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Latin Name:   Ephedra chilensis K. Presl
Family:   Ephedraceae Identification OK   
Order:   Gnetales
Chilean Name:   Pingo-pingo, Transmontana, Solupe
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Record:   0321
　 About 5 Ephedra in Chile and 3 in our data base.
　 About 5 Ephedraceae in Chile and 3 in our data base.

　

Medicinal   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.     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
Green, without information on the number of petals      Shrub     

　
Native    Frequent

Height:100

Good ornamental value (A)
　

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Image of Ephedra chilensis (Pingo-pingo/Transmontana/Solupe)

Image of Ephedra chilensis

Region Metropolitana, Reserva Nacional Río Clarillo; Altitude: 800-900 m. October 09, 2006

 

 

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

 

Ephedra breana

Ephedra chilensis (Pingo-pingo/Transmontana/Solupe)

Ephedra gracilis

 

 

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