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Image of Chloraea cristata
VII Region, Reserva Nacional Radal Siete Tazas, Chile
Altitude: 1500 m. 11 26, 2006
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| Species: | Chloraea cristata Lindl. ecotype Talca | |
| Family: | Orchidaceae |  |
| Order: | Orchidales | |
| Chilean Name: | orquidea amarilla | |
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| Record: | 0578 |
| About 29 Chloraea in Chile and 19 in our data base. | |
| About 51 Orchidaceae in Chile and 32 in our data base. |
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| Endemic Not Frequent
Height: 30 cm. Excellent ornamental value (A +) |
INTRODUCTION |
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Image of Chloraea cristata VII Region, Reserva Nacional Radal Siete Tazas, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Perennial Flower: Green, 3 petals Height: 30 cm.
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Image of Chloraea cristata VII Region, Reserva Nacional Radal Siete Tazas, Chile
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HABITATIn Chile this species grows in the following environmental conditions:
Habitat according to altitude: Medium altitude up to the timber line
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 Chloraea cristata VII Region, Reserva Nacional Radal Siete Tazas, Chile
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USESExcellent ornamental value (A +)
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Image of Chloraea cristata VII Region, Reserva Nacional Radal Siete Tazas, Chile
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GROWING TIPSThis species has the following hardiness: USDA Hardiness Zone 8. The plant tolerates low temperatures (-8° C), can tolerate occasional snow cover for up to a couple of weeks per year.
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More photos (16) of Chloraea cristata Lindl. ecotype Talca available here |
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More species from the same Orchidaceae family in our data base: Bipinnula plumosa (Flor del bigote) Chloraea cristata (orquidea amarilla) Chloraea gaudichaudii (Orquidea de campo) Chloraea heteroglossa (orquidea blanca) Chloraea viridiflora (Orquidea de flor verde) |