Ugni candollei
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Summary
Source: WikipediaUgni candollei is a species of shrub, 80 cm in height, with white, 5-petal flowers, endemic to Chile. Its fruit is edible, and is used by natives to make a chicha. It is reported to be an oneirogen.
Description
A warm temperate shrub in the Myrtaceae family, typically growing to 80 cm high with white five-petaled flowers. It is native to Chile where it grows from sea level to 2,000 m in humid, constantly rainy areas and can tolerate partial shade and occasional light frost (hardiness zone 9).
Edible Uses
The fruit is edible.
Distribution
It is a warm temperate plant. In Chile it grows from sea level to 2,000 m altitude. It grows in humid areas with constant rain. It can tolerate some shade. It suits hardiness zone 9. It can tolerate an occasional light frost.
Where It Grows
Chile*, South America,
References (2)
- Leon-Lobos, P., et al, 2022, Patterns of Traditional and Modern Uses of Wild Edible Native Plants of Chile: Challenges and Future Perspectives. Plants (Basel) v 11 (6) Table S1
- www.chileflora.com
