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Image of Melosperma andicola
VII Region, Reserva Nacional Radal Siete Tazas, Chile
Altitude: 1200 m. 11 26, 2006
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| Species: | Melosperma andicola (Gillies) Benth. | |
| Family: | Scrophulariaceae |  |
| Order: | Scrophulariales | |
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| Record: | 0662 |
| About 2 Melosperma in Chile and 1 in our data base. | |
| About 159 Scrophulariaceae in Chile and 73 in our data base. |
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| Native Frequent
Height: 15 cm. Some ornamental value (B) |
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Image of Melosperma andicola VII Region, Reserva Nacional Radal Siete Tazas, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Shrub Flower: Red, 5 petals Height: 15 cm.
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Image of Melosperma andicola 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: High altitude close 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 Melosperma andicola VII Region, Reserva Nacional Radal Siete Tazas, Chile
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USESSome ornamental value (B)
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Image of Melosperma andicola VII Region, Reserva Nacional Radal Siete Tazas, 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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