Image of Caiophora coronata
Region Metropolitana, Embalse Yeso, Chile
Altitude: 1400-2900 m. 02 27, 2006
Species: | Caiophora coronata (Gillies ex Arn.) Hook. & Arn. | |
Family: | Loasaceae | |
Order: | Violales | |
Chilean Name: | Ortiguilla , Clavel-ortiga , Rupa chica | |
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Record: | 0052 |
About 10 Caiophora in Chile and 10 in our data base. | |
About 58 Loasaceae in Chile and 36 in our data base. |
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Native Not Frequent
Height: 40 cm. Excellent ornamental value (A +) |
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INTRODUCTIONThis strange-looking plant boasts huge white flowers (7-8 cm in diameter), is easy to grow, and is an excellent candidate for outdoor growing for colder climates. |
Image of Caiophora coronata Region Metropolitana, Embalse Yeso, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Shrub Flower: White, 5 petals Height: 40 cm.
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Image of Caiophora coronata Region Metropolitana, Embalse Yeso, Chile
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HABITATIn Chile this species grows in the following environmental conditions:
Habitat according to altitude: Extreme altitude well beyond the timber line
Watering conditions: Somewhat dry areas where the drought may last 3 - 5 months. Precipitations of 400 - 800 mm. are concentrated in winter.
Light conditions: Some shadow. Some protection against direct sunlight, some shadow from vegetation, filtering about 20 - 40 % of light.
This plant naturally grows in high mountains, on sunny spots, and is not very touchy about the soil - provided that it has good drainage. |
Image of Caiophora coronata Region Metropolitana, Embalse Yeso, Chile
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USESExcellent ornamental value (A +)
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Image of Caiophora coronata Region Metropolitana, Embalse Yeso, Chile
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GROWING TIPSThis species has the following hardiness: USDA Hardiness Zone 7, even 6b. The plant tolerates low temperatures (-15° C even -20° C), it can be covered by snow for months (1 - 8 months).
Relatively easy to cultivate
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More photos (6) of Caiophora coronata (Gillies ex Arn.) Hook. & Arn. available here |
More species from the same Loasaceae family in our data base: Caiophora chuquitensis (Ortiga) Caiophora coronata (Ortiguilla / Clavel-ortiga / Rupa chica) Caiophora silvestris (Ortiga caballuna) Loasa filicifolia (Ortiga macho) Loasa floribunda (Ortiga brava, Ortiga caballuna) Loasa pallida (Ortiga caballuna blanca) Loasa tricolor (Ortiga brava / Ortiga caballuna) Loasa triloba (Ortiga caballuna) |