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Image of Senecio sp. #1320
VII Region, Laguna Maule, Chile
Altitude: 2800-3000 m. 01 18, 2007
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| Species: | Senecio sp. #1320 | |
| Family: | Asteracae |  |
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| Record: | 1320 |
| About 264 Senecio in Chile and 81 in our data base. | |
| About 1 Asteracae in Chile and 1 in our data base. |
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Height: 15 cm. Some ornamental value (B) |
INTRODUCTION |
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Image of Senecio sp. #1320 VII Region, Laguna Maule, Chile
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DESCRIPTION
Flower: Yellow, 14 petals and more, also includes asteraceae Height: 15 cm.
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Image of Senecio sp. #1320 VII Region, Laguna Maule, Chile
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HABITATIn Chile this species grows in the following environmental conditions:
Habitat according to altitude: Extreme altitude well beyond the timber line
Watering conditions: Somewhat dry areas where the drought may last 3 - 5 months. Precipitations of 400 - 800 mm. are concentrated in winter.
Light conditions: Fully exposed to the sun. Level areas or slopes facing north.
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Image of Senecio sp. #1320 VII Region, Laguna Maule, Chile
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USESSome ornamental value (B)
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Image of Senecio sp. #1320 VII Region, Laguna Maule, Chile
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GROWING TIPSThis species has the following hardiness: USDA Hardiness Zone 7, even 6b. The plant tolerates low temperatures (-15° C even -20° C), it can be covered by snow for months (1 - 8 months).
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More species from the same Asteracae family in our data base: Senecio sp. #1320 |