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Image of Dioscorea volckmannii
VII Region, Paso Vergara, Chile
Altitude: 2700 m. 02 28, 2007
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Species: | Dioscorea volckmannii Phil. | |
Family: | Dioscoreaceae | ![]() |
Order: | Liliales | |
Chilean Name: | Jabón del monte | |
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Record: | 0385 |
About 36 Dioscorea in Chile and 14 in our data base. | |
About 37 Dioscoreaceae in Chile and 15 in our data base. |
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Endemic Rare
Height: 15 cm. Some ornamental value (B) |
INTRODUCTION |
Image of Dioscorea volckmannii VII Region, Paso Vergara, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Perennial Flower: White, 6 petals Height: 15 cm.
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Image of Dioscorea volckmannii VII Region, Paso Vergara, 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 Dioscorea volckmannii VII Region, Reserva Nacional Altos del Lircay, Chile
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USESSome ornamental value (B)
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Image of Dioscorea volckmannii VII Region, Reserva Nacional Altos del Lircay, 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 species from the same Dioscoreaceae family in our data base: Dioscorea (small flower, climber) Dioscorea brachybotrya (Papa cimarrona / Jaboncillo) Dioscorea bryoniifolia (Camisilla) Dioscorea saxatilis (Jabón del monte) Dioscorea volckmannii (Jabón del monte) |