Porlieria chilensis

It is a bush that can reach up to 4 m. in height. It has twisted branches with opposing pairs of evergreen leaves, up to 18 pairs. Each leaf can be between 1.5 and 3.5 cm long and can curl up during the night. Flowers between August and March and the fruit is a dark purple capsule when mature. The wood is used in craftmanship due to its hardness.

Family: Zigofiláceas

Distribution: Lives between Coquimbo and Colchagua, on the sunny hillsides.