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Image of Oenothera acaulis
IV Region, Mincha Sur, Chile
       Altitude: 150 m.     09 14, 2008
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| Species: | Oenothera acaulis Cav. | |
| Family: | Onagraceae | |
| Order: | Myrtales | |
| Chilean Name: | Don Diego de la noche , Rodalán , Colsilla , Hierba de la apostema | |
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| Record: | 0013 | 
| About 15 Oenothera in Chile and 6 in our data base. | |
| About 45 Onagraceae in Chile and 24 in our data base. | 
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 Good ornamental value (A)  | 
		
	
	
INTRODUCTION | 
		
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 Image of Oenothera acaulis Region Metropolitana, La Parva, Chile 
 
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Perennial Flower: White, 4 petals 
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 Image of Oenothera acaulis IV Region, Mincha Sur, Chile 
 
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HABITATIn Chile this species grows in the following environmental conditions: 
 Habitat according to altitude: High altitude close 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: Fully exposed to the sun. Level areas or slopes facing north. 
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 Image of Oenothera acaulis IV Region, Mincha Sur, Chile 
 
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USESGood ornamental value (A) 
 Useful properties: Medicinal 
 
 
 
 
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 Image of Oenothera acaulis IV Region, Mincha Sur, Chile 
 
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GROWING TIPSThis species has the following hardiness: USDA Hardiness Zone 7, even 6b. The plant tolerates low temperatures (-15° C even  -20° C), it can be covered by snow for months (1 - 8 months). 
 Relatively easy to cultivate 
 
 
 
 
 
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			 More species from the same Onagraceae family in our data base: Clarkia tenella (Sangre de toro / Inutil / Huasita) Epilobium sp. #0383 (Epilobio) Fuchsia lycioides (Palo de yegua / Palo falso) Fuchsia magellanica (Chilco / Chilca / Palo blanco) Ludwigia peploides (Duraznillo de agua) Oenothera acaulis (Don Diego de la noche / Rodalán / Colsilla / Hierba de la apostema) Oenothera rosea (Enotera rosada) Oenothera stricta (Flor de San José / Don Diego de la noche amarillo)  |