Description and images of Libertia chilensis (Calle-calle , Tequel-tequel), a native Chilean plant, provided by the supplier of native exotic Chilean seeds, Chileflora.com

Image of Libertia chilensis (Calle-calle / Tequel-tequel). Click to enlarge parts of image.

Image of Libertia chilensis

VII Region, San Clemente, Las Lomas, Chile
Altitude: 340 m. 10 24, 2006

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Species:	Libertia chilensis (Molina) Gunckel
Family:	Iridaceae
Order:	Liliales
Chilean Name:	Calle-calle , Tequel-tequel
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Record:	0086
	About 2 Libertia in Chile and 2 in our data base.
	About 42 Iridaceae in Chile and 32 in our data base.




	Native Very Frequent Height: 90 cm. Excellent ornamental value (A +)

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INTRODUCTION

This an interesting option for warmer climates (no freezing) and lots of water. It grows easily and is quick; it has medium-size white flowers and is a krafty plant.

Image of Libertia chilensis (Calle-calle / Tequel-tequel). Click to enlarge parts of image.

Image of Libertia chilensis

VII Region, San Clemente, Las Lomas, Chile
Altitude: 340 m. 10 24, 2006

DESCRIPTION

Plant type: Perennial

Flower: White, 3 petals

Height: 90 cm.

Image of Libertia chilensis (Calle-calle / Tequel-tequel). Click to enlarge parts of image.

Image of Libertia chilensis

VII Region, San Clemente, Las Lomas, Chile
Altitude: 340 m. 10 24, 2006

HABITAT

In Chile this species grows in the following environmental conditions:

Habitat according to altitude:

Low altitude, interior valleys
Coastal mountains, 500 - 2000 m.
Coastal areas, 0 - 500 m

Watering conditions:

The plant grows in water or it has its roots within a permanent water course. This corresponds to marshes, bogs, water courses, lake and river shores.
Humid areas, with almost constant rainfall. Short dry periods are possible (generally not longer than 1 month).

Light conditions:

Fully exposed to the sun. Level areas or slopes facing north.
Some shadow. Some protection against direct sunlight, some shadow from vegetation, filtering about 20 - 40 % of light.
In shadow. Steep slopes facing south or a vegetation cover which filters 40 - 80 % of light.

Image of Libertia chilensis (Calle-calle / Tequel-tequel). Click to enlarge parts of image.

Image of Libertia chilensis

VII Region, San Clemente, Las Lomas, Chile
Altitude: 340 m. 10 24, 2006

USES

Excellent ornamental value (A +)

Image of Libertia chilensis (Calle-calle / Tequel-tequel). Click to enlarge parts of image.

Image of Libertia chilensis

VII Region, San Clemente, Las Lomas, Chile
Altitude: 340 m. 10 24, 2006

GROWING TIPS

This species has the following hardiness:

USDA Hardiness Zone 9. The plant does not tolerate snow, but can tolerate occasional freezing spells of about - 5° C (the typical morning frost of central Chile).