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Image of Discaria serratifolia (Chacay)

Image of Discaria serratifolia

VII Region, Camino a Laguna Maule; Altitude: 500-2200 m. January 13, 2006

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Latin Name:   Discaria serratifolia (Vent.) B. & H. ex Masters
Family:   Rhamnaceae Identification doubtful, we are going to check it in the near future   
Order:   Rhamnales
Chilean Name:   Chacay
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Record:   0327
  About 4 Discaria in Chile and 2 in our data base.
  About 14 Rhamnaceae in Chile and 7 in our data base.

 

Medicinal   

 

1st Region:
Lat: 18� - 21�
Main Cities: Arica, Iquique.
2d Region:
Lat: 21� - 26�
Main Cities: Antofagasta, Calama.
3d Region:
Lat: 26� - 29�
Main Cities: Copiap�, Vallenar.
4th Region:
Lat: 29� - 32�
Main Cities: La Serena, Ovalle.
5th Region:
Lat: 32� - 33�
Main Cities: Valparaiso, Los Andes.
Metropolitan Region:
Lat: 33�- 34�
Main Cities: Santiago.
6th Region:
Lat: 34� - 35�
Main Cities: Rancagua.
7th Region:
Lat: 35� - 36�
Main Cities: Talca, Curic�.
8th Region:
Lat: 36� - 38�
Main Cities: Concepci�n, Chillan, Los Angeles.
9th Region:
Lat: 38� - 39�
Main Cities: Temuco, Villarrica, Puc�n.
10th Region:
Lat: 39� - 44�
Main Cities: Valdivia, Osorno, Puerto Montt.
11th Region:
Lat: 44� - 49�
Main Cities: Coihaique.
12th Region:
Lat 49�- 55�
Main Cities: Punta Arenas, Puerto Natales, Puerto Williams.
The plant tolerates low temperatures (-10� C down to -15� 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.     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
Coastal mountains, 500 - 2000 m
White, 4 petals        

 

Native    Frequent

Height: 3 m.

Excellent ornamental value (A +)

 

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Image of Discaria serratifolia (Chacay)

Image of Discaria serratifolia

VII Region, Camino a Laguna Maule; Altitude: 500-2200 m. January 13, 2006

 

 

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

 

Colletia spinosa (Crucero/Yaqui/Cunco)

Colletia ulicina (Cunco rojo/Crucero)

Discaria nana (Discaria chica)

Discaria serratifolia (Chacay)

Retanilla ephedra (Frutilla del campo/Caman/Coquillo/Retamilla)

Talguenea quinquinervia (Tralhuen)

Trevoa trinervis (Tevo/Trevu)

 

 

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