WorldFloraDB - Azorella compacta

Characteristics

A small shrub. It grows about 80 cm high. The flowers are yellow and have 5 petals.

Life form	perennial
Growth form	herb
Growth support	free-standing
Foliage retention	evergreen
Sexuality	hermaphrodite
Pollination	entomogamy
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Mature height (meter)	0.9 - 1.25
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Environment

It is a temperate plant. In Chile it can grow up to 4,600 m above sea level. In Argentina it grows between 3,500-5,200 m above sea level. It suits dry arid areas. It grows in areas with a rainfall between 100-300 mm concentrated in winter. It suits hardiness zone 8. It can tolerate low temperatures and snow.

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Semi-arid land, growing near boulders at elevations from 3,800-5,200 metres.

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Usage

Uses	fuel medicinal wood
Edible	leaves
Therapeutic use	Tumor (unspecified), Absorbent (unspecified), Astringent (unspecified)
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Cultivation

Can be grown by cuttings or seedlings.

Mode	cuttings seedlings
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Minimum temperature (C°)	-12
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