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Image of Andeimalva chilensis
VII Region, Camino L. Maule, Chile
Altitude: 650 m. 12 16, 2006
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| Species: | Andeimalva chilensis (Gay) J.A. Tate | |
| Family: | Malvaceae |  |
| Order: | Malvales | |
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| Record: | 1899 |
| About 1 Andeimalva in Chile and 1 in our data base. | |
| About 86 Malvaceae in Chile and 43 in our data base. |
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Height: 60 cm. Some ornamental value (B) |
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Image of Andeimalva chilensis VII Region, Camino L. Maule, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Shrub Flower: Red, 5 petals Height: 60 cm.
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Image of Andeimalva chilensis VII Region, Camino L. Maule, 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 Andeimalva chilensis VII Region, Camino L. Maule, Chile
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USESSome ornamental value (B)
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Image of Andeimalva chilensis VII Region, Camino L. Maule, 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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More species from the same Malvaceae family in our data base: Andeimalva chilensis Corynabutilon ceratocarpum (Malva de cordillera) Corynabutilon vitifolium (Huella) Cristaria integerrima var. integerrima Cristaria viridiluteola var. pinnata Malva assurgentiflora (Malvaloca / Malvavisca) |