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Arjona patagonica - Decne.

Common Name Macachi
Family Santalaceae
USDA hardiness Coming soon
Known Hazards None known
Habitats Sands and shingle, open grassland and scrub from sea level to 250 metres from Tierra Del Fuego north to latitude 50°s in Chile[69].
Range Southern S. America
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Weed Potential No
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Care (info)
Well drained soil Moist Soil Semi-shade Full sun
Arjona patagonica Macachi


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Summary

Taxonomic Note: This genus was formerly classified in the family Viscaceae. Modern classifications include it within the Santalaceae.


Physical Characteristics

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Arjona patagonica is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.2 m (0ft 8in).
Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers dry or moist soil. The plant can tolerate maritime exposure.

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Synonyms

A. tuberosa. non Cav.

Plant Habitats

 Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Root
Edible Uses:

Tuber - raw or cooked. Prized for eating[69].

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Medicinal Uses

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None known

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Other Uses

None known

Special Uses

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Cultivation details

We have very little information on this plant and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it should succeed outdoors in many parts of this country. Going by its native habitat it should be very wind resistant and probably requires a light to medium well-drained soil in a sunny position. Is this the same plant that is listed as A. tuberosa. Cav. in [46] and [61]??

References   Carbon Farming Information and Carbon Sequestration Information

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Plant Propagation

Seed - we have no details for this species but suggest sowing the seed in spring in a greenhouse. When large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter. Plant out in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts.

Other Names

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Native Range

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Weed Potential

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Conservation Status

IUCN Red List of Threatened Plants Status :

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Related Plants
Latin NameCommon NameHabitHeightHardinessGrowthSoilShadeMoistureEdibleMedicinalOther

Growth: S = slow M = medium F = fast. Soil: L = light (sandy) M = medium H = heavy (clay). pH: A = acid N = neutral B = basic (alkaline). Shade: F = full shade S = semi-shade N = no shade. Moisture: D = dry M = Moist We = wet Wa = water.

 

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Author

Decne.

Botanical References

69

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