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Image of Eriosyce paucicostata
II Region, Quebrada Rinconada, Paposo, Chile
Altitude: 270-660 m. 12 02, 2007
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| Species: | Eriosyce paucicostata (Ritter) Ferryman | |
| Family: | Cactaceae |  |
| Order: | Caryophyllales | |
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| Record: | 1091 |
| About 79 Eriosyce in Chile and 19 in our data base. | |
| About 164 Cactaceae in Chile and 67 in our data base. |
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| Endemic Rare
Height: 15 cm. Good ornamental value (A) |
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Image of Eriosyce paucicostata II Region, Quebrada Rinconada, Paposo, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Cactus Flower: White, 14 petals and more, also includes asteraceae Height: 15 cm.
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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: Coastal fog/camanchaca: The plants obtain water mainly from condensation.
Light conditions: Exposed, but with protection from direct sun through coastal fog (camanchaca).
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USESGood ornamental value (A)
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GROWING TIPSThis species has the following hardiness: USDA Hardiness Zone 10 and 11. The plant does not tolerate freezing.
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