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Image of Caiophora coronata Region Metropolitana, Embalse Yeso; Altitude: 1400-2900 m. February 27, 2006
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| Latin Name: | Caiophora coronata (Gillies ex Arn.) Hook. & Arn. | |
| Family: | Loasaceae |  |
| Order: | Violales | |
| Chilean Name: | Ortiguilla, Clavel-ortiga, Rupa chica | |
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| Record: | 0052 |
| About 8 Caiophora in Chile and 5 in our data base. | |
| About 58 Loasaceae in Chile and 18 in our data base. |
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Native
Not Frequent
Height: 40 cm. Excellent ornamental value (A +) |
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INTRODUCTION This strange-looking plant boasts huge white flowers (7-8 cm in diameter), is easy to grow, and is an excellent candidate for outdoor growing for colder climates.
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Image of Caiophora coronata Region Metropolitana, Embalse Yeso; Altitude: 1400-2900 m. February 27, 2006
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DESCRIPTION
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Image of Caiophora coronata Region Metropolitana, Embalse Yeso; Altitude: 1400-2900 m. February 27, 2006
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HABITAT
This plant naturally grows in high mountains, on sunny spots, and is not very touchy about the soil - provided that it has good drainage.
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Image of Caiophora coronata Region Metropolitana, Embalse Yeso; Altitude: 1400-2900 m. February 27, 2006 |
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Image of Caiophora coronata Region Metropolitana, Embalse Yeso; Altitude: 1400-2900 m. February 27, 2006 |
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GROWING TIPS
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More photos (6) of Caiophora coronata (Gillies ex Arn.) Hook. & Arn. available here
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More species from the same Loasaceae family in our data base:
Caiophora coronata (Ortiguilla/Clavel-ortiga/Rupa chica) Caiophora silvestris (Ortiga caballuna) Loasa filicifolia (Ortiga macho) Loasa pallida (Ortiga caballuna blanca) Loasa tricolor var. placei (Ortiga brava/Ortiga caballuna)
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