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Image of Gamocarpha alpina
VIII Region, Paso Fronterizo XXXX, Chile
Altitude: 1700-2200 m. 01 24, 2007
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Species: | Gamocarpha alpina (Poepp. ex Less.) H.V. Hansen | |
Family: | Calyceraceae | ![]() |
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Record: | 1479 |
About 6 Gamocarpha in Chile and 1 in our data base. | |
About 41 Calyceraceae in Chile and 6 in our data base. |
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Native Not Frequent
Height: 8 cm. Good ornamental value (A) |
INTRODUCTION |
Image of Gamocarpha alpina VIII Region, Paso Fronterizo XXXX, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Perennial Flower: Green, 5 petals Height: 8 cm.
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Image of Gamocarpha alpina VIII Region, Paso Fronterizo XXXX, Chile
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HABITATIn Chile this species grows in the following environmental conditions:
Habitat according to altitude: High altitude close to the timber line
Watering conditions: Humid areas, with almost constant rainfall. Short dry periods are possible (generally not longer than 1 month).
Light conditions: Fully exposed to the sun. Level areas or slopes facing north.
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Image of Gamocarpha alpina VIII Region, Paso Fronterizo XXXX, Chile
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USESGood ornamental value (A)
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Image of Gamocarpha alpina VIII Region, Paso Fronterizo XXXX, 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 photos (6) of Gamocarpha alpina (Poepp. ex Less.) H.V. Hansen available here |
More species from the same Calyceraceae family in our data base: Gamocarpha alpina |