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Image of Malesherbia sp. #2218
IV Region, El Teniente, Chile
Altitude: 0-50 m. 11 30, 2010
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| Species: | Malesherbia sp. #2218 | |
| Family: | Malesherbiaceae |  |
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| Record: | 2218 |
| About 29 Malesherbia in Chile and 7 in our data base. | |
| About 29 Malesherbiaceae in Chile and 7 in our data base. |
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Height: 50 cm. Good ornamental value (A) |
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Image of Malesherbia sp. #2218 IV Region, El Teniente, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Perennial Flower: Blue, 7 - 14 petals Height: 50 cm.
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Image of Malesherbia sp. #2218 IV Region, El Teniente, Chile
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HABITATIn Chile this species grows in the following environmental conditions:
Habitat according to altitude: Coastal areas, 0 - 500 m
Watering conditions: Extremely dry areas with very rare rainfall. The dry season lasts 8 - 12 months and in some years it is possible to have no rainfall at all. Rainfall less than 100 mm/year.
Light conditions: Exposed, but with protection from direct sun through coastal fog (camanchaca).
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Image of Malesherbia sp. #2218 IV Region, El Teniente, Chile
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USESGood ornamental value (A)
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Image of Malesherbia sp. #2218 IV Region, El Teniente, Chile
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GROWING TIPSThis species has the following hardiness: USDA Hardiness Zone 10 and 11. The plant does not tolerate freezing.
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More photos (1) of Malesherbia sp. #2218 available here |
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More species from the same Malesherbiaceae family in our data base: Malesherbia linearifolia (Estrella azúl de cordillera) Malesherbia sp. #2218 (.) |