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Image of Loasa multifida
IV Region, Punta Colorada - Los Morros, Chile
Altitude: 300-600 m. 10 23, 2008
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Species: | Loasa multifida Gay | |
Family: | Loasaceae | ![]() |
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Record: | Z 8078 |
About 42 Loasa in Chile and 21 in our data base. | |
About 58 Loasaceae in Chile and 36 in our data base. |
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Height: 40 cm. Good ornamental value (A) |
INTRODUCTION |
Image of Loasa multifida IV Region, Punta Colorada - Los Morros, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Annual Flower: White, 5 petals Height: 40 cm.
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Image of Loasa multifida IV Region, Punta Colorada - Los Morros, Chile
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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: 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: Fully exposed to the sun. Level areas or slopes facing north.
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Image of Loasa multifida IV Region, Punta Colorada - Los Morros, Chile
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USESGood ornamental value (A)
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Image of Loasa multifida IV Region, Punta Colorada - Los Morros, 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 Loasaceae family in our data base: Caiophora chuquitensis (Ortiga) Caiophora coronata (Ortiguilla / Clavel-ortiga / Rupa chica) Caiophora silvestris (Ortiga caballuna) Loasa filicifolia (Ortiga macho) Loasa multifida Loasa pallida (Ortiga caballuna blanca) Loasa tricolor var. placei (Ortiga brava / Ortiga caballuna) Loasa triloba (Ortiga caballuna) |