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Image of Calandrina colchagüensis
VII Region, Laguna Maule, Chile
Altitude: 1600-2600 m. 02 11, 2006
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| Species: | Calandrina colchagüensis Barneoud | |
| Family: | Portulacaceae |  |
| Order: | Caryophyllales | |
| Chilean Name: | Quiaca | |
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| Record: | 0043 |
| About 1 Calandrina in Chile and 1 in our data base. | |
| About 56 Portulacaceae in Chile and 53 in our data base. |
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| Native Frequent
Height: 5 cm. Excellent ornamental value (A +) |
INTRODUCTION |
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Image of Calandrina colchagüensis VII Region, Laguna Maule, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Perennial Flower: White, 5 petals Height: 5 cm.
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Image of Calandrina colchagüensis VII Region, Laguna Maule, 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: The plant grows in water or it has its roots within a permanent water course. This corresponds to marshes, bogs, water courses, lake and river shores.
Light conditions: Some shadow. Some protection against direct sunlight, some shadow from vegetation, filtering about 20 - 40 % of light.
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Image of Calandrina colchagüensis VII Region, Reserva Nacional Altos del Lircay, Laguna del Alto, Chile
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USESExcellent ornamental value (A +)
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Image of Calandrina colchagüensis VII Region, Reserva Nacional Altos del Lircay, Laguna del Alto, 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 |