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maquei
Scientific Name: Aristotelia chilensis
Family: Elaeocarpaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Shrub, Tree
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Maquei (Aristotelia chilensis)
The plant commonly known as Maquei is scientifically classified as Aristotelia chilensis. It is also known as Chilean Maquei Berry, Chilean Wineberry, and Chilean Wine. A variegated variety is known as Aristotelia chilensis Variegata.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Aristotelia chilensis (Molina) Stuntz
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Family: Not explicitly mentioned, but the genus *Aristotelia* belongs to the Elaeocarpaceae family. (This information is inferred from related botanical knowledge and is not directly stated in the text).
- Synonyms: Chilean Maquei Berry, Chilean Wineberry, Chilean Wine.
Considerations for Pets
The text mentions that Aristotelia chilensis produces small black fruit. While the text doesn't explicitly state toxicity, caution should be exercised around pets and children due to the potential ingestion of these berries.
Distribution and Habitat
Aristotelia chilensis Variegata is native to Chile.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- The plant can grow up to 2.5 meters (8.2 feet) in height and 1.5 meters (4.9 feet) in width.
- It features lustrous green leaves, 5-6 long, on reddish stalks.
- It is described as a handsome, though not very hardy, shrub.
- The plant produces small flowers followed by small black fruit.