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Image of Dichondra sp. #1163
IV Region, Caleta El Teniente, Chile
Altitude: 20 m. 09 14, 2008
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| Species: | Dichondra sp. #1163 | |
| Family: | Convolvulaceae |  |
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| Record: | 1163 |
| About 4 Dichondra in Chile and 1 in our data base. | |
| About 31 Convolvulaceae in Chile and 11 in our data base. |
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Height: 2 cm. Some ornamental value (B) |
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Image of Dichondra sp. #1163 IV Region, Caleta El Teniente, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Perennial Flower: Yellow, 5 petals Height: 2 cm.
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Image of Dichondra sp. #1163 IV Region, Caleta El Teniente, 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: Exposed, but with protection from direct sun through coastal fog (camanchaca).
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Image of Dichondra sp. #1163 IV Region, Caleta El Teniente, Chile
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USESSome ornamental value (B)
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Image of Dichondra sp. #1163 IV Region, Caleta El Teniente, 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 (6) of Dichondra sp. #1163 available here |
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More species from the same Convolvulaceae family in our data base: Calystegia sepium (Carricillo / Carrizalillo / Suspiro) Calystegia soldanella (L.) (Campanilla de playa / Correhuela) Convolvulus arvensis (Correvuela) Dichondra sp. #1163 |