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Image of Alstroemeria leporina
IV Region, Los Morros, Chile
Altitude: 700-1900 m. 10 24, 2008
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Species: | Alstroemeria leporina Bayer et Grau | |
Family: | Alstroemeriaceae | ![]() |
Order: | Liliales | |
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English Name: | Inca Lily | |
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Record: | 1220 |
About 58 Alstroemeria in Chile and 39 in our data base. | |
About 63 Alstroemeriaceae in Chile and 41 in our data base. |
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Endemic Not Frequent
Height: 45 cm. Excellent ornamental value (A +) |
INTRODUCTION |
Image of Alstroemeria leporina IV Region, Los Morros, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Perennial Flower: Red, 6 petals Height: 45 cm.
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Image of Alstroemeria leporina IV Region, Los Morros, Chile
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HABITATIn Chile this species grows in the following environmental conditions:
Habitat according to altitude: Medium altitude up to the timber line
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 Alstroemeria leporina IV Region, Los Morros, Chile
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USESExcellent ornamental value (A +)
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Image of Alstroemeria leporina IV Region, Los Morros, Chile
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GROWING TIPSThis species has the following hardiness: USDA Hardiness Zone 9. The plant does not tolerate snow, but can tolerate occasional freezing spells of about - 5° C (the typical morning frost of central Chile).
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