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Image of Wahlenbergia linarioides
VII Region, Pelarco, Libueno, Chile
Altitude: 300 m. 12 09, 2006
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| Species: | Wahlenbergia linarioides (Lam.) A. DC. | |
| Family: | Campanulaceae |  |
| Order: | Campanulales | |
| Chilean Name: | Uña-perquen | |
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| Record: | 0803 |
| About 6 Wahlenbergia in Chile and 1 in our data base. | |
| About 19 Campanulaceae in Chile and 8 in our data base. |
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| Native Not Frequent
Height: 50 cm. Some ornamental value (B) |
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Image of Wahlenbergia linarioides VII Region, Pelarco, Libueno, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Perennial Flower: White, 5 petals Height: 50 cm.
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Image of Wahlenbergia linarioides 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 Wahlenbergia linarioides VII Region, Pelarco, Libueno, Chile
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USESSome ornamental value (B)
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Image of Wahlenbergia linarioides 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 photos (6) of Wahlenbergia linarioides (Lam.) A. DC. available here |
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More species from the same Campanulaceae family in our data base: Lobelia bridgesii (Tupa / Tupa rosada) Lobelia excelsa (Tabaco del diablo / Tupa / Trupa) Lobelia polyphylla (Tabaco del diablo / Tupa) Lobelia tupa (Tabaco del diablo / Tupa / Trupa) Wahlenbergia linarioides (Uña-perquen) |