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Image of Cynanchum nummulariifolium
VII Region, El Melado, Chile
Altitude: 1200-2200 m. 03 03, 2007
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Species: | Cynanchum nummulariifolium Hook. & Arn. | |
Family: | Asclepiadaceae | ![]() |
Order: | Gentianales | |
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Record: | 0605 |
About 7 Cynanchum in Chile and 4 in our data base. | |
About 13 Asclepiadaceae in Chile and 5 in our data base. |
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Endemic Frequent
Height: 30 cm. Some ornamental value (B) |
INTRODUCTION |
Image of Cynanchum nummulariifolium VII Region, Vilches Alto, El Morillo, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Shrub Flower: White, 5 petals Height: 30 cm.
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Image of Cynanchum nummulariifolium VII Region, Camino a Laguna Maule, 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: Fully exposed to the sun. Level areas or slopes facing north.
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Image of Cynanchum nummulariifolium VII Region, Camino a Laguna Maule, Chile
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USESSome ornamental value (B)
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Image of Cynanchum nummulariifolium VII Region, Vilches Alto, El Morillo, 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 (11) of Cynanchum nummulariifolium Hook. & Arn. available here |
More species from the same Asclepiadaceae family in our data base: Cynanchum nummulariifolium |