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Image of Caiophora rosulata
XV Region, Parinacota, Chile
Altitude: 4400-4500 m. 06 16, 2009
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Species: | Caiophora rosulata (Wedd.) Urb. & Gilg. | |
Family: | Loasaceae | ![]() |
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Record: | 2107 |
About 10 Caiophora in Chile and 10 in our data base. | |
About 58 Loasaceae in Chile and 36 in our data base. |
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Height: 20 cm. Good ornamental value (A) |
INTRODUCTION |
Image of Caiophora rosulata XV Region, Parinacota, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Perennial Flower: Red, 5 petals Height: 20 cm.
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HABITATIn Chile this species grows in the following environmental conditions:
Habitat according to altitude: Medium altitude up 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: In shadow. Steep slopes facing south or a vegetation cover which filters 40 - 80 % of light.
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USESGood ornamental value (A)
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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 Loasaceae family in our data base: Caiophora chuquitensis (Ortiga) Caiophora coronata (Ortiguilla / Clavel-ortiga / Rupa chica) Caiophora rosulata Caiophora silvestris (Ortiga caballuna) Loasa filicifolia (Ortiga macho) Loasa pallida (Ortiga caballuna blanca) Loasa tricolor var. placei (Ortiga brava / Ortiga caballuna) Loasa triloba (Ortiga caballuna) |