Image of Luzuriaga radicans
VIII Region, Contulmo, Chile
Altitude: 300 m. 02 20, 2006
Species: | Luzuriaga radicans Ruiz & Pav. | |
Family: | Philesiaceae | |
Order: | Liliales | |
Chilean Name: | Quilineja , Coral , Azahar | |
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Record: | 0103 |
About 3 Luzuriaga in Chile and 2 in our data base. | |
About 5 Philesiaceae in Chile and 5 in our data base. |
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Native Frequent
Height:100 Good ornamental value (A) |
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INTRODUCTIONThis is a beautiful Chilean climber akin to the Lapageria rosea (Bellflower). Its advantages are the delicate white-colored, sparkling flowers and bright-red berries which persist for long time on the plant. |
Image of Luzuriaga radicans X Region, Volcan Choshuenco, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Perennial Flower: White, 6 petals Height:100
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Image of Luzuriaga radicans VIII Region, Contulmo, Chile
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HABITATIn Chile this species grows in the following environmental conditions:
Habitat according to altitude: Low altitude, interior valleys
Watering conditions: Humid areas, with almost constant rainfall. Short dry periods are possible (generally not longer than 1 month).
Light conditions: In deep shadow. Deep ravines facing south with additional shadow from trees, or where there is a very dense vegetation cover which gives 80 - 100 % shadow (for instance, the Valdivian forests)
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Image of Luzuriaga radicans VIII Region, Contulmo, Chile
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USESGood ornamental value (A)
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Image of Luzuriaga radicans VIII Region, Contulmo, Chile
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GROWING TIPSThis 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).
Difficult to cultivate
acid soil with a significant content of ogranic matter
Recommended germination temperature: +14°C +18°C
The seeds should be sown as soon as possible in acid soil with good drainage at cool temperatures, never expose it to direct sunlight. If you are interested in purchasing seeds of this or similar species, please go to our On-line Seeds Shop. |
More photos (8) of Luzuriaga radicans Ruiz & Pav. available here |
More species from the same Philesiaceae family in our data base: Luzuriaga polyphylla (Quilineja / Coral / Azahar) Luzuriaga radicans (Quilineja / Coral / Azahar) |