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Image of Leucocoryne alliacea
VII Region, Pelarco, Libueno, Chile
Altitude: 340-380 m. 10 01, 2006
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Species: | Leucocoryne alliacea Miers. & Lindl | |
Family: | Liliaceae | ![]() |
Order: | Liliales | |
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English Name: | Glory of the Sun | |
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Record: | 0437 |
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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Endemic Frequent
Height: 30 cm. Good ornamental value (A) |
INTRODUCTION |
Image of Leucocoryne alliacea VII Region, Reserva Nacional Radal Siete Tazas, El Bolsón, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Perennial Flower: White, 6 petals Height: 30 cm.
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Image of Leucocoryne alliacea VII Region, Reserva Nacional Radal Siete Tazas, El Bolsón, 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: Some shadow. Some protection against direct sunlight, some shadow from vegetation, filtering about 20 - 40 % of light.
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Image of Leucocoryne alliacea VII Region, Pelarco, Libueno, Chile
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USESGood ornamental value (A)
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Image of Leucocoryne alliacea VII Region, Pelarco, Libueno, 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 (20) of Leucocoryne alliacea Miers. & Lindl available here |
More species from the same Liliaceae family in our data base: Leucocoryne alliacea Leucocoryne coquimbensis var. coquimbensis Leucocoryne coquimbensis var. alba Leucocoryne purpurea var. intermediate Trichopetalum plumosum (Flor de la plumilla) |