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Image of Francoa appendiculata
VIII Region, Concepcion, Chile
Altitude: 10 m. 08 04, 2007
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Species: | Francoa appendiculata Cav. | |
Family: | Saxifragaceae | ![]() |
Order: | Rosales | |
Chilean Name: | Llaupangue , Vara de mármol | |
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Record: | 0143 |
About 1 Francoa in Chile and 1 in our data base. | |
About 10 Saxifragaceae in Chile and 10 in our data base. |
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Endemic Frequent
Height: 1.2 m. Good ornamental value (A) |
INTRODUCTION |
Image of Francoa appendiculata IX Region, Camino Melipeuco - Lago Caburga, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Perennial Flower: Red, 4 petals Height: 1.2 m.
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Image of Francoa appendiculata VIII Region, Concepcion, 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: Some shadow. Some protection against direct sunlight, some shadow from vegetation, filtering about 20 - 40 % of light.
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Image of Francoa appendiculata VIII Region, Concepcion, Chile
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USESGood ornamental value (A)
Useful properties: Medicinal
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Image of Francoa appendiculata VIII Region, Concepcion, Chile
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GROWING TIPSThis species has the following hardiness: USDA Hardiness Zone 8. The plant tolerates low temperatures (-8° C), can tolerate occasional snow cover for up to a couple of weeks per year.
Very easy to cultivate
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More species from the same Saxifragaceae family in our data base: Chrysosplenium valdivicum (Hierba del bazo / Oreja de caballo) Escallonia angustifolia var. coquimbensis Francoa appendiculata (Llaupangue / Vara de mármol) Ribes cucullatum (Parilla de hoja chica / Zarzaparilla) Ribes gayanum (Parilla / Zarzaparilla / Uvilla) |