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Image of Alstroemeria magnifica var. tofoensis
IV Region, Cuesta Mina Tofo, Chile
Altitude: 300-1000 m. 10 22, 2008
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| Species: | Alstroemeria magnifica var. tofoensis M. Muñoz | |
| Family: | Alstroemeriaceae |  |
| Order: | Liliales | |
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| English Name: | Inca Lily | |
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| Record: | 0481 |
| About 58 Alstroemeria in Chile and 39 in our data base. | |
| About 63 Alstroemeriaceae in Chile and 41 in our data base. |
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| Endemic Frequent
Height: 80 cm. Excellent ornamental value (A +) |
INTRODUCTION |
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Image of Alstroemeria magnifica var. tofoensis IV Region, Cuesta Mina Tofo, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Perennial Flower: Red, 6 petals Height: 80 cm.
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Image of Alstroemeria magnifica var. tofoensis IV Region, Camino Chungungo, Chile
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HABITATIn Chile this species grows in the following environmental conditions:
Habitat according to altitude: Coastal mountains, 500 - 2000 m.
Watering conditions: Dry, arid areas, with long drought periods of 6 - 10 months. Precipitations of 100 mm - 300 mm. are concentrated in winter.
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 Alstroemeria magnifica var. tofoensis IV Region, Camino Chungungo, Chile
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USESExcellent ornamental value (A +)
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Image of Alstroemeria magnifica var. tofoensis IV Region, Camino Chungungo, Chile
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GROWING TIPSThis species has the following hardiness: USDA Hardiness Zone 10 and 11. The plant does not tolerate freezing.
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