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Image of Uncinia erinacea
VIII Region, Contulmo, Chile
Altitude: 300 m. 02 20, 2006
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Species: | Uncinia erinacea (Cav.) Pers. | |
Family: | Cyperaceae | ![]() |
Order: | Cyperales | |
Chilean Name: | Quinquina , Cortadera | |
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Record: | 0265 |
About 18 Uncinia in Chile and 7 in our data base. | |
About 161 Cyperaceae in Chile and 29 in our data base. |
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Native Frequent
Height: 80 cm. Some ornamental value (B) |
INTRODUCTION |
Image of Uncinia erinacea VIII Region, Los Pellines, Shangri-La, Termas de Chillan, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Perennial
Height: 80 cm.
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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 shadow. Steep slopes facing south or a vegetation cover which filters 40 - 80 % of light.
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USESSome ornamental value (B)
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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).
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More species from the same Cyperaceae family in our data base: Cyperus difformis (Cortadera / Lleivun) Cyperus eragrostis (Cortadera / Lleivun) Uncinia erinacea (Quinquina / Cortadera) |