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Image of Chaetanthera microphylla
VII Region, Los Queñes, Chile
Altitude: 1000-1700 m. 12 21, 2008
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| Species: | Chaetanthera microphylla (Cass.) Hook. et Arn. | |
| Family: | Asteraceae |  |
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| Record: | 1711 |
| About 53 Chaetanthera in Chile and 27 in our data base. | |
| About 1018 Asteraceae in Chile and 458 in our data base. |
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| Native Frequent
Height: 30 cm. Some ornamental value (B) |
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Image of Chaetanthera microphylla VII Region, Los Queñes, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Annual Flower: Red, 6 petals Height: 30 cm.
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Image of Chaetanthera microphylla VII Region, Los Queñes, Chile
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HABITATIn Chile this species grows in the following environmental conditions:
Habitat according to altitude: Low altitude, interior valleys
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 Chaetanthera microphylla VII Region, Los Queñes, Chile
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USESSome ornamental value (B)
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Image of Chaetanthera microphylla VII Region, Los Queñes, 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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