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Image of Spergularia sp. #1701
VII Region, Reserva Nacional Altos del Lircay, Laguna del Alto, Chile
Altitude: 2000-2200 m. 03 05, 2006
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| Species: | Spergularia sp. #1701 | |
| Family: | Caryophyllaceae |  |
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| Record: | 1701 |
| About 17 Spergularia in Chile and 5 in our data base. | |
| About 57 Caryophyllaceae in Chile and 23 in our data base. |
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Height: 15 cm. Some ornamental value (B) |
INTRODUCTION |
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Image of Spergularia sp. #1701 VII Region, Reserva Nacional Altos del Lircay, Laguna del Alto, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Perennial Flower: White, 5 petals Height: 15 cm.
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Image of Spergularia sp. #1701 VII Region, Reserva Nacional Altos del Lircay, Laguna del Alto, 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: 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 Spergularia sp. #1701 VII Region, Reserva Nacional Altos del Lircay, Laguna del Alto, Chile
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USESSome ornamental value (B)
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Image of Spergularia sp. #1701 VII Region, Reserva Nacional Altos del Lircay, Laguna del Alto, 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 Caryophyllaceae family in our data base: Cerastium arvense (Cuernecita) Pycnophyllum bryoides (Llaretilla/Tacsana) Saponaria officinalis (Jabonera / Saponaria) Spergularia sp. #1701 |