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Image of Nolana leptophylla
II Region, Quebrada Médano, Chile
Altitude: 1300-2000 m. 11 08, 2008
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| Species: | Nolana leptophylla (Miers) I.M.Johnst. | |
| Family: | Nolanaceae |  |
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| Record: | 1140 |
| About 41 Nolana in Chile and 41 in our data base. | |
| About 41 Nolanaceae in Chile and 41 in our data base. |
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Height: 50 cm. Some ornamental value (B) |
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Image of Nolana leptophylla II Region, Quebrada Médano, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Shrub Flower: White, 5 petals Height: 50 cm.
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Image of Nolana leptophylla II Region, Quebrada Médano, 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: 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 Nolana leptophylla II Region, Quebrada Médano, Chile
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USESSome ornamental value (B)
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Image of Nolana leptophylla II Region, Quebrada Médano, Chile
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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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More photos (3) of Nolana leptophylla (Miers) I.M.Johnst. available here |
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More species from the same Nolanaceae family in our data base: Nolana crassulifolia (Sosa / Hierba de la lombriz / Sosa brava) Nolana leptophylla |