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Corcolén

Azara alpina

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Description

This species is endemic to Chile in the Andes Mountains, between Chillán and Valdivia. This bush lives mainly on slopes in full sun. Its fruit is a red berry.

State of conservation

No MMA  information

Division

Magnoliophyta

Order

Malpighiales

Family

Salicaceae

Foliar regimen

Perennial

Growth

Maximum height size 2 meters.

Rapid growth rate

Blooming time

Spring

Flower color

Small yellow flowers, aromatic.

Sun exposure

On slopes exposed to full sun or semi-shade.

Temperature

Resists temperatures of -8°c.

Hydric regimen

In secano, 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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