Boquila trifoliolata
Boquila trifoliolata
Safety & Hazards
None known
Cultivation Details
Boquila trifoliolata is native to the warm temperate regions of central Chile and western Argentina, where it can often experience snow for up to 2 weeks a year. It is not, however, a very cold-hardy plant, being able to tolerate temperatures down to around -8°c when fully dormant[1, 2]. Rainfall generally occurs all year round, sometimes with short dry spells of up to 4 weeks[1]. Prefers a position in semi-shade, preferring a moist, humus-rich soil[2]. Plants are often found in deep shade in the wild and is also sometimes found growing in shallow water such as bogs, marshes and river banks[1]. A dioecious species, both male and female plants are needed to produce the small but edible fruit[2]
Propagation
Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe when it usually germinates readily[2]. Germination rates are generally 60 - 80%[1]. Cuttings of fairly mature wood taken in the summer and rooted in a cold frame[2]. Cite as: Temperate Plants Database, Ken Fern. temperate.theferns.info. 2026-02-20. <temperate.theferns.info/plant/Boquila+trifoliolata>
Pollinators
Flies, Insects
References
- [1]ChileFlora — http://www.chileflora.com/index.html ↩︎Not realy a flora, but a lovely site with lots of helpful information for the gardener and an abundance of excellent photos covering over 2,000 species of Chilean plants.
- [2]An Overview of Lardizabalaceae — Christenhusz M.J.M. · 2012 ↩︎
- [3]Annals of the Missouri Botanical Garden Vol. 76 — Missouri Botanical Garden · 1989 ↩︎An excellent botanical publication, available for download from the Internet. This volume contains a monograph of the genus Zapoteca (Calliandra) amongst other things.