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Image of Drosera uniflora
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Altitude: m. 02 13, 2010
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| Species: | Drosera uniflora Willd. | |
| Family: | Droseraceae |  |
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| Record: | 0775 |
| About 1 Drosera in Chile and 1 in our data base. | |
| About 1 Droseraceae in Chile and 1 in our data base. |
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| Native Not Frequent
Height: 3 cm. Some ornamental value (B) |
INTRODUCTIONThis is a minute plant, reaching no more than just two or three centimeters. Nevertheless, this plant is extremely interesing, because it is one of the few insectivorous Chilean plants. It grows on bogs in Southern Chile and feeds on mosquitoes. |
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Image of Drosera uniflora , Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Perennial Flower: White, 5 petals Height: 3 cm.
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Image of Drosera uniflora , Chile
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HABITATIn Chile this species grows in the following environmental conditions:
Habitat according to altitude: Coastal mountains, 500 - 2000 m.
Watering conditions: The plant grows in water or it has its roots within a permanent water course. This corresponds to marshes, bogs, water courses, lake and river shores.
Light conditions: Fully exposed to the sun. Level areas or slopes facing north.
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Image of Drosera uniflora X Region, Alerce Costero, Chile
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USESSome ornamental value (B)
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Image of Drosera uniflora X Region, Alerce Costero, 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.
Very difficult to cultivate
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More photos (19) of Drosera uniflora Willd. available here |
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More species from the same Droseraceae family in our data base: Drosera uniflora |