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Image of Bomarea salsilla
VII Region, Colbún, Chile
Altitude: 400 m. 10 29, 2006
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| Species: | Bomarea salsilla (L.) Herb. | |
| Family: | Alstroemeriaceae |  |
| Order: | Liliales | |
| Chilean Name: | Salsilla , Zarcilla , Copihuito | |
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| Record: | 0024 |
| About 3 Bomarea in Chile and 1 in our data base. | |
| About 63 Alstroemeriaceae in Chile and 41 in our data base. |
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| Endemic Frequent
Height: 2 m. Excellent ornamental value (A +) |
INTRODUCTIONThis is a very nice climber |
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Image of Bomarea salsilla VII Region, Colbún, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Shrub Flower: Red, 6 petals Height: 2 m.
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Image of Bomarea salsilla VII Region, Colbún, Chile
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HABITATIn Chile this species grows in the following environmental conditions:
Habitat according to altitude: Low altitude, interior valleys
Watering conditions: Humid areas, with almost constant rainfall. Short dry periods are possible (generally not longer than 1 month).
Light conditions: In shadow. Steep slopes facing south or a vegetation cover which filters 40 - 80 % of light.
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Image of Bomarea salsilla VII Region, Chileflora Lab., Chile
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USESExcellent ornamental value (A +)
Useful properties: Medicinal
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Image of Bomarea salsilla VII Region, Dunas de Putu, Chile
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GROWING TIPSThis 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).
Relatively easy to cultivate
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