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Image of Leucocoryne appendiculata
III Region, Canto de Agua, Chile
Altitude: 300 m. 09 17, 2008
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Species: | Leucocoryne appendiculata Phil. | |
Family: | Liliaceae | ![]() |
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Record: | 1168 |
About 17 Leucocoryne in Chile and 17 in our data base. | |
About 37 Liliaceae in Chile and 31 in our data base. |
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Endemic Frequent
Height: 40 cm. Excellent ornamental value (A +) |
INTRODUCTION |
Image of Leucocoryne appendiculata III Region, Canto de Agua, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Bulb Plant Flower: White, 6 petals Height: 40 cm.
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Image of Leucocoryne appendiculata III Region, Canto de Agua, 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: Exposed, but with protection from direct sun through coastal fog (camanchaca).
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Image of Leucocoryne appendiculata III Region, Boqueron Chañar, quebrada, Chile
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USESExcellent ornamental value (A +)
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Image of Leucocoryne appendiculata III Region, Morro Copiapó, 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 species from the same Liliaceae family in our data base: Leucocoryne appendiculata Leucocoryne coquimbensis var. coquimbensis Leucocoryne coquimbensis var. alba Leucocoryne purpurea var. intermediate Trichopetalum plumosum (Flor de la plumilla) |