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Image of Libertia chilensis (Calle-calle/Tequel-tequel)

Image of Libertia chilensis

VIII Region, Contulmo; Altitude: 300 m. February 20, 2006

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Latin Name:   Libertia chilensis (Molina) Gunckel
Family:   Iridaceae Identification OK   
Order:   Liliales
Chilean Name:   Calle-calle, Tequel-tequel
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Record:   0086
  About 2 Libertia in Chile and 2 in our data base.
  About 42 Iridaceae in Chile and 18 in our data base.

 

 

1st Region:
Lat: 18º - 21º
Main Cities: Arica, Iquique.
2d Region:
Lat: 21º - 26º
Main Cities: Antofagasta, Calama.
3d Region:
Lat: 26º - 29º
Main Cities: Copiapó, Vallenar.
4th Region:
Lat: 29º - 32º
Main Cities: La Serena, Ovalle.
5th Region:
Lat: 32º - 33º
Main Cities: Valparaiso, Los Andes.
Metropolitan Region:
Lat: 33º- 34º
Main Cities: Santiago.
6th Region:
Lat: 34º - 35º
Main Cities: Rancagua.
7th Region:
Lat: 35º - 36º
Main Cities: Talca, Curicó.
8th Region:
Lat: 36º - 38º
Main Cities: Concepción, Chillan, Los Angeles.
9th Region:
Lat: 38º - 39º
Main Cities: Temuco, Villarrica, Pucón.
10th Region:
Lat: 39º - 44º
Main Cities: Valdivia, Osorno, Puerto Montt.
11th Region:
Lat: 44º - 49º
Main Cities: Coihaique.
12th Region:
Lat 49º- 55º
Main Cities: Punta Arenas, Puerto Natales, Puerto Williams.
The plant does not tolerate snow, but can tolerate occasional freezing spells of about - 3º C (the typical morning frost of central Chile)     Fully exposed to sun. Level areas or slopes facing north.   Some protection against the sun, some shadow from vegetation, filtering about 20 - 40 % of light.   Steep slopes facing south. Or with a vegetation cover which filters 40 - 80 % of light.     The plant grows in water or it has its roots within a permanent water course. This corresponds to marshes, bogs, water courses, lake and river shores.   Humid areas, with almost constant rainfall. Short dry periods are possible (generally not longer than 1 month).   
Low elevation, interior valleys
Low elevation, interior valleys
Coastal mountains, 500 - 2000 m
Low elevation, interior valleys
Coastal mountains, 500 - 2000 m
Coastal areas, 0 - 500 m
White, 3 petals      Perennial     

 

Native    Very Frequent

Height: 90 cm.

Excellent ornamental value (A +)

 

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This an interesting option for warmer climates (no freezing) and lots of water. It grows easily and is quick; it has medium-size white flowers and is a krafty plant.

 

Image of Libertia chilensis (Calle-calle/Tequel-tequel)

Image of Libertia chilensis

VIII Region, Contulmo; Altitude: 300 m. February 20, 2006

 

 

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More species from the same Iridaceae family in our data base:

 

Crocosmia x (Montbretia/Ballica)

Libertia chilensis (Calle-calle/Tequel-tequel)

Libertia tricocca

Olsynium frigidum (chamelo)

Olsynium junceum var. depauperatum

Olsynium philippii var. illapelinum (Huilmo/Huilmo rosado)

Olsynium scirpoideum var. scirpoideum

Sisyrinchium arenarium (Ñuño/Huilmo amarillo)

Sisyrinchium azureum (Claveillo azul)

Sisyrinchium chilense (Huilmo/Huilmo azul)

Sisyrinchium cuspidatum

Sisyrinchium graminifolium (Huilmo amarillo/Ñuño)

Sisyrinchium junceum ssp. junceum (Huilmo rosado)

Sisyrinchium junceum ssp. colchaguense (Huilmo rosado)

Sisyrinchium striatum (Huilmo amarillo/Ñuño)

Solenomelus pedunculatus (Maicillo)

Solenomelus segethii (Clavelillo azul)

Unidentified Plant #1900

 

 

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