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Image of Nicotiana solanifolia
III Region, Parque Nacional Llanos de Challe, Chile
Altitude: 20 m. 09 17, 2006
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| Species: | Nicotiana solanifolia Walp. | |
| Family: | Solanaceae |  |
| Order: | Solanales | |
| Chilean Name: | Tabaco cimarrón | |
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| Record: | 0562 |
| About 20 Nicotiana in Chile and 5 in our data base. | |
| About 156 Solanaceae in Chile and 73 in our data base. |
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| Endemic Frequent
Height: 1.5 m. Good ornamental value (A) |
INTRODUCTION |
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Image of Nicotiana solanifolia III Region, Parque Nacional Llanos de Challe, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Shrub Flower: Green, 5 petals Height: 1.5 m.
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Image of Nicotiana solanifolia III Region, Parque Nacional Llanos de Challe, 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 Nicotiana solanifolia III Region, Parque Nacional Llanos de Challe, Chile
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USESGood ornamental value (A)
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Image of Nicotiana solanifolia III Region, Parque Nacional Llanos de Challe, Administración, Chile
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GROWING TIPSThis species has the following hardiness: USDA Hardiness Zone 10 and 11. The plant does not tolerate freezing.
Relatively easy to cultivate
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