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Image of Tropaeolum gracile
VII Region, Pelarco, Libueno, Chile
Altitude: 300 m. 12 03, 2006
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Species: | Tropaeolum gracile (H. et A.) Sparre | |
Family: | Tropaeolaceae | ![]() |
Order: | Geraniales | |
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English Name: | Nasturtium | |
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Record: | 0668 |
About 24 Tropaeolum in Chile and 17 in our data base. | |
About 25 Tropaeolaceae in Chile and 17 in our data base. |
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Native Frequent
Height: 60 cm. Good ornamental value (A) |
INTRODUCTION |
Image of Tropaeolum gracile VII Region, Pelarco, Libueno, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Climber Flower: Yellow, 5 petals Height: 60 cm.
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Image of Tropaeolum gracile VII Region, Pelarco, Libueno, 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 Tropaeolum gracile VII Region, Pelarco, Libueno, Chile
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USESGood ornamental value (A)
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Image of Tropaeolum gracile VII Region, Pelarco, Libueno, Chile
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GROWING TIPSThis species has the following hardiness: USDA Hardiness Zone 9. The plant does not tolerate snow, but can tolerate occasional freezing spells of about - 5° C (the typical morning frost of central Chile).
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More species from the same Tropaeolaceae family in our data base: Tropaeolum azureum (Soldadillo azul / Pajarito azul) Tropaeolum ciliatum (Pajarito) Tropaeolum gracile Tropaeolum hookerianum ssp. austropurpureum (Soldadito / Pajarito / Relicario) Tropaeolum hookerianum var. hookerianum Tropaeolum leptophyllum (Soldadito) Tropaeolum polyphyllum (Soldadito grande de la cordillera) Tropaeolum sessilifolium (Soldadito de cordillera) |