Azara petiolaris (D.Don) I.M.Johnst.

Species

Angiosperms > Malpighiales > Salicaceae > Azara

Characteristics

A small tree. It grows 5-6 m tall. The flowers are yellow and have a vanilla scent. They occur in clusters. The fruit are white berries.
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Mature height (meter) 4.5 - 5.5
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It is a tropical plant. It grows between 500-2,000 m above sea level. It grows in humid areas with a regular rainfall. It can tolerate some frost.
Light 4-9
Soil humidity 5-7
Soil texture 1-4
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Hardiness (USDA) 8-9

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Images

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Distribution

Azara petiolaris world distribution map, present in Chile

Conservation status

Azara petiolaris threat status: Least Concern

Identifiers

LSID urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:27703-2
WFO ID wfo-0000921164
COL ID K5JN
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Synonyms

Quillaja petiolaris Azara crassifolia Azara gilliesii Azara petiolaris Azara lilen Azara gilliesii var. minor