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Image of Loasa lateritia
VII Region, Reserva Nacional Altos del Lircay, Laguna del Alto, Chile
Altitude: 2000-2200 m. 03 05, 2006
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| Species: | Loasa lateritia Gillies ex Arn. | |
| Family: | Loasaceae |  |
| Order: | Violales | |
| Chilean Name: | Loasa roja | |
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| Record: | 0069 |
| About 42 Loasa in Chile and 21 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 +) |
INTRODUCTIONThis is another endemic Chilean plant, which can not be found anywhere out side Chile. The only requirement it has is a lot of water. It would grow perfectly well in cold climates (being annual plant, it will sow itself automatically at the end of the season, so that you would not have any worries in the next season). |
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Image of Loasa lateritia VII Region, Paso Vergara, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Annual Flower: Red, 5 petals Height: 40 cm.
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Image of Loasa lateritia VII Region, Paso Vergara, Chile
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HABITATIn Chile this species grows in the following environmental conditions:
Habitat according to altitude: High altitude close to the timber line
Watering conditions: Humid areas, with almost constant rainfall. Short dry periods are possible (generally not longer than 1 month).
Light conditions: Some shadow. Some protection against direct sunlight, some shadow from vegetation, filtering about 20 - 40 % of light.
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Image of Loasa lateritia VII Region, Paso Vergara, Chile
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USESExcellent ornamental value (A +)
Useful properties: Medicinal
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Image of Loasa lateritia VII Region, Paso Vergara, 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).
Difficult to cultivate
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More photos (10) of Loasa lateritia Gillies ex Arn. available here |
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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 lateritia (Loasa roja) Loasa pallida (Ortiga caballuna blanca) Loasa tricolor var. placei (Ortiga brava / Ortiga caballuna) Loasa triloba (Ortiga caballuna) |