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Image of Gayophytum micranthum
V Region, Portillo, Chile
Altitude: 2900-3200 m. 02 10, 2007
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| Species: | Gayophytum micranthum Hook. & Arn. | |
| Family: | Onagraceae |  |
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| Record: | 1369 |
| About 2 Gayophytum in Chile and 2 in our data base. | |
| About 45 Onagraceae in Chile and 24 in our data base. |
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Height: 5 cm. No ornamental value (C) |
INTRODUCTION |
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Image of Gayophytum micranthum V Region, Portillo, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Creeping Plant Flower: White, 4 petals Height: 5 cm.
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Image of Gayophytum micranthum V Region, Portillo, 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: Somewhat dry areas where the drought may last 3 - 5 months. Precipitations of 400 - 800 mm. are concentrated in winter.
Light conditions: Fully exposed to the sun. Level areas or slopes facing north.
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Image of Gayophytum micranthum V Region, Portillo, Chile
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USESNo ornamental value (C)
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Image of Gayophytum micranthum V Region, Portillo, Chile
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GROWING TIPSThis species has the following hardiness: USDA Hardiness Zone 8. The plant tolerates low temperatures (-8° C), can tolerate occasional snow cover for up to a couple of weeks per year.
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