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Image of Montiopsis andicola
VII Region, El Melado, Chile
Altitude: 1500-2000 m. 12 17, 2006
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| Species: | Montiopsis andicola (Gillies ex Hook & Arn.) D.I. Ford | |
| Family: | Portulacaceae |  |
| Order: | Caryophyllales | |
| Chilean Name: | Renilla | |
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| Record: | 0152 |
| About 18 Montiopsis in Chile and 15 in our data base. | |
| About 68 Portulacaceae in Chile and 68 in our data base. |
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| Native Frequent
Height: 10 cm. Some ornamental value (B) |
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Image of Montiopsis andicola VII Region, El Melado, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Perennial
Height: 10 cm.
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Image of Montiopsis andicola VII Region, El Melado, Chile
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HABITATIn Chile this species grows in the following environmental conditions:
Habitat according to altitude: Extreme altitude well beyond 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 Montiopsis andicola VII Region, El Melado, Chile
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USESSome ornamental value (B)
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Image of Montiopsis andicola VII Region, El Melado, 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).
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More species from the same Portulacaceae family in our data base: Calandrina colchagüensis (Quiaca) Calandrinia compressa (Vinagrillo / Lengua de serpriente) Cistanthe grandiflora (Doquilla / Pata de guanaco) Cistanthe grandiflora var. white Montiopsis andicola (Renilla) |