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Image of Oreopolus glacialis
VII Región, Paso Vergara, Chile
Altitude: 2800 m. 12 31, 2006
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| Species: | Oreopolus glacialis (Poepp. & Endl.) Ricardi | |
| Family: | Rubiaceae |  |
| Order: | Rubiales | |
| Chilean Name: | Oreopolo | |
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| Record: | 0234 |
| About 3 Oreopolus in Chile and 3 in our data base. | |
| About 36 Rubiaceae in Chile and 17 in our data base. |
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| Native Not Frequent
Height: 5 cm. Excellent ornamental value (A +) |
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Image of Oreopolus glacialis VII Región, Paso Vergara, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Perennial Flower: Yellow, 5 petals Height: 5 cm.
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Image of Oreopolus glacialis VII Region, Camino a Laguna Maule, 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: Fully exposed to the sun. Level areas or slopes facing north.
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Image of Oreopolus glacialis VII Region, Camino a Laguna Maule, Chile
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USESExcellent ornamental value (A +)
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Image of Oreopolus glacialis VII Region, Laguna Maule, 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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More photos (2) of Oreopolus glacialis (Poepp. & Endl.) Ricardi available here |
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More species from the same Rubiaceae family in our data base: Cruckshanksia hymenodon var. hymenodon Galium aparine (lengua de gato) Nertera granadensis (Rucachucao / Coralito / Quelligüenchucaou) Oreopolus glacialis (Oreopolo) |