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Corcolén

Azara serrata

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Description

This endemic bush of Chile grows between the regions of Coquimbo and Los Rios, and grows in humid ravines from the coast to the Andean foothills. It is frequently cultivated as an ornamental.

State of conservation

No MMA information

Division

Magnoliophyta

Order

Malpighiales

Family

Salicaceae.

Foliar regimen

Perennial

Growth

Maximum height size 1.5 meters.

Rapid growth rate

Blooming time

Spring

Flower color

Small aromatic yellow flower.

Sun exposure

On slopes exposed to full sun or semi-shade.

Temperature

Resists temperatures of -8°c.

Hydric regimen

In secano areas, annual rainfall 400-800 mm concentrated in winter, without rain for 3-5 months, or in areas with constant rainfall, with short dry periods that do not last more than 1 month.

Type of soil

Volcanic soils.

Uses

Ornamental

Distribution

Andes mountain range from Chillán to Valdivia.

Habitat and association

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