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Image of Acaena magellanica ()

Image of Acaena magellanica

VIII Region, Laguna Laja; Altitude: 1550 m. January 23, 2007

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Latin Name:   Acaena magellanica (Lam.) Vahl
Family:   Rosaceae Identification OK   
Order:   Rosales
Chilean Name:  
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Record:   0438
  About 20 Acaena in Chile and 5 in our data base.
  About 46 Rosaceae in Chile and 14 in our data base.

 

 

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.     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).   
Extreme elevation well beyond the timber line
Extreme elevation well beyond the timber line
High elevation close to the timber line
Extreme elevation well beyond the timber line
High elevation close to the timber line
Medium elevation up to the timber line
Extreme elevation well beyond the timber line
High elevation close to the timber line
Medium elevation up to the timber line
Low elevation, interior valleys
Extreme elevation well beyond the timber line
High elevation close to the timber line
Medium elevation up to the timber line
Low elevation, interior valleys
Coastal mountains, 500 - 2000 m
Extreme elevation well beyond the timber line
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, 4 petals   Red, 5 petals   Red, 6 petals   Green, 4 petals   Green, 5 petals   Green, 6 petals      Perennial     

 

Native    Frequent

Height: 20 cm.

Some ornamental value (B)

 

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INTRODUCTION

The name of this plant, "Acaena magellanica," is somewhat misleading, because it grows in many places in Chile, not just in the extreme south of Patagonia. as with many acaenas, it does not present major problems for cultivation, requires light soil, is hardy.

 

Image of Acaena magellanica ()

Image of Acaena magellanica

VIII Region, Laguna Laja; Altitude: 1550 m. January 23, 2007

 

 

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

 

Acaena caespitosa

Acaena magellanica

Acaena ovalifolia (Amor seco/cadilla)

Acaena pinnatifida (Pimpinela cimarrona/Abrojo)

Acaena sp. #1552

Crataegus monogyna (Crategus/Peumo alemán/Peumo extranjero)

Fragaria chiloensis (Frutilla silvestre)

Geum magellanicum (Hierba del clavo)

Kageneckia angustifolia (Frangel/Olivillo de cordillera)

Kageneckia oblonga (Bollén)

Margyricarpus pinnatus (Hierba de la perlilla)

Quillaja saponaria (Quillay)

Rubus geoides (Miñe-miñe)

Tetraglochin alatum (Horizonte/Caulia)

 

 

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