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Image of Nierembergia repens
VII Region, Reserva Nacional Radal Siete Tazas, El Bolsón, Chile
Altitude: 1640 m. 11 26, 2006
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| Species: | Nierembergia repens R. & P. | |
| Family: | Solanaceae |  |
| Order: | Solanales | |
| Chilean Name: | Estrellita de las vegas | |
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| Record: | 0226 |
| About 1 Nierembergia in Chile and 1 in our data base. | |
| About 156 Solanaceae in Chile and 73 in our data base. |
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| Native Not Frequent
Height: 5 cm. Good ornamental value (A) |
INTRODUCTION |
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Image of Nierembergia repens VII Region, Reserva Nacional Radal Siete Tazas, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Perennial Flower: White, 5 petals Height: 5 cm.
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Image of Nierembergia repens VII Region, Reserva Nacional Radal Siete Tazas, 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: 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.
Light conditions: Fully exposed to the sun. Level areas or slopes facing north.
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Image of Nierembergia repens VII Region, Reserva Nacional Radal Siete Tazas, El Bolsón, Chile
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USESGood ornamental value (A)
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Image of Nierembergia repens VII Region, Reserva Nacional Radal Siete Tazas, El Bolsón, 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).
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