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Image of Gymnophyton robustum
VI Region, La Troya - Junta de Toros, Chile
Altitude: 1800 - 2200 m. 11 05, 2007
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| Species: | Gymnophyton robustum Clos | |
| Family: | Apiaceae |  |
| Order: | Apiales | |
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| Record: | 0830 |
| About 6 Gymnophyton in Chile and 4 in our data base. | |
| About 105 Apiaceae in Chile and 45 in our data base. |
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| Endemic Very Frequent
Height: 2 m. Some ornamental value (B) |
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Image of Gymnophyton robustum III Region, Chollay, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Shrub Flower: Green, without information on the number of petals Height: 2 m.
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Image of Gymnophyton robustum III Region, Chollay, Chile
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HABITATIn Chile this species grows in the following environmental conditions:
Habitat according to altitude: Medium altitude up 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 Gymnophyton robustum III Region, Chollay, Chile
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USESSome ornamental value (B)
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Image of Gymnophyton robustum III Region, Chollay, 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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