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Image of Leucocoryne coquimbensis var. alba
V Region, Ruta 5 Norte km. 78, Chile
Altitude: 522 m. 09 14, 2006
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Species: | Leucocoryne coquimbensis F.Phil. ex Phil. var. alba | |
Family: | Liliaceae | ![]() |
Order: | Liliales | |
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English Name: | Glory of the Sun | |
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Record: | 0434 |
About 17 Leucocoryne in Chile and 17 in our data base. | |
About 37 Liliaceae in Chile and 31 in our data base. |
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Native Frequent
Height: 40 cm. Good ornamental value (A) |
INTRODUCTION |
Image of Leucocoryne coquimbensis var. alba V Region, Ruta 5 Norte km. 78, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Perennial Flower: White, 6 petals Height: 40 cm.
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Image of Leucocoryne coquimbensis var. alba V Region, Ruta 5 Norte km. 78, 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: Somewhat dry areas where the drought may last 3 - 5 months. Precipitations of 400 - 800 mm. are concentrated in winter.
Light conditions: Fully exposed to the sun. Level areas or slopes facing north.
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Image of Leucocoryne coquimbensis var. alba V Region, Ruta 5 Norte km. 78, Chile
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USESGood ornamental value (A)
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Image of Leucocoryne coquimbensis var. alba V Region, Ruta 5 Norte km. 78, Chile
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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 Liliaceae family in our data base: Leucocoryne coquimbensis var. coquimbensis Leucocoryne coquimbensis var. alba Leucocoryne purpurea var. intermediate Trichopetalum plumosum (Flor de la plumilla) |