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Image of Oenothera stricta VII Region, Pelarco, Libueno, Chile
Altitude: 350 m. 01 05, 2006
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| Species: | Oenothera stricta Ledeb | |
| Family: | Onagraceae |  |
| Order: | Myrtales | |
| Chilean Name: | Flor de San José, Don Diego de la noche amarillo | |
| English Name: | Evening primrose | |
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| Record: | 0012 |
| About 15 Oenothera in Chile and 4 in our data base. | |
| About 45 Onagraceae in Chile and 16 in our data base. |
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Native
Very Frequent
Height: 1.2 m. No ornamental value (C) |
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INTRODUCTION
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Image of Oenothera stricta VII Region, Pelarco, Libueno, Chile
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DESCRIPTION Plant type: Perennial Flower: Yellow, 4 petals Height: 1.2 m.
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Image of Oenothera stricta VII Region, Reserva Nacional Altos del Lircay, Chile
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HABITAT In Chile this species grows in the following environmental conditions:
Habitat according to altitude: Low altitude, interior valleys
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 Oenothera stricta VII Region, Radal Siete Tazas, Chile |
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USES
No ornamental value (C)
Useful properties: Medicinal
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Image of Oenothera stricta VII Region, Reserva Nacional Radal Siete Tasas, Chile |
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GROWING TIPS
This 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).
Very easy to cultivate
If you are interested in the seeds of this and similar plants, click here. |
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More photos (11) of Oenothera stricta Ledeb available here
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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 stricta (Flor de San José/Don Diego de la noche amarillo) |
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