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Image of Zephyra elegans
IV Region, Caleta Sarco, Chile
Altitude: 100 m. 09 16, 2008
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| Species: | Zephyra elegans D.Don | |
| Family: | Tecophilaeaceae |  |
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| Record: | 1109 |
| About 2 Zephyra in Chile and 2 in our data base. | |
| About 10 Tecophilaeaceae in Chile and 10 in our data base. |
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| Endemic Very Frequent
Height: 30 cm. Excellent ornamental value (A +) |
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Image of Zephyra elegans IV Region, Caleta Sarco, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Perennial Flower: White, 5 petals Height: 30 cm.
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Image of Zephyra elegans IV Region, Caleta Sarco, Chile
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HABITATIn Chile this species grows in the following environmental conditions:
Habitat according to altitude: Coastal areas, 0 - 500 m
Watering conditions: Extremely dry areas with very rare rainfall. The dry season lasts 8 - 12 months and in some years it is possible to have no rainfall at all. Rainfall less than 100 mm/year.
Light conditions: Fully exposed to the sun. Level areas or slopes facing north.
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Image of Zephyra elegans IV Region, Chungungo, Chile
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USESExcellent ornamental value (A +)
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Image of Zephyra elegans IV Region, Chungungo, Chile
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GROWING TIPSThis species has the following hardiness: USDA Hardiness Zone 10 and 11. The plant does not tolerate freezing.
Relatively easy to cultivate
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More photos (15) of Zephyra elegans D.Don available here |
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More species from the same Tecophilaeaceae family in our data base: Conanthera bifolia (Pajarito del campo / Flor de la viuda) Conanthera trimaculata (Pajarito del campo) Zephyra elegans |