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Image of Viola rubella
VIII Region, Contulmo, Chile
Altitude: 300 m. 02 20, 2006
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| Species: | Viola rubella Cav. | |
| Family: | Violaceae |  |
| Order: | Violales | |
| Chilean Name: | Violeta arbustiva | |
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| Record: | 0101 |
| About 72 Viola in Chile and 21 in our data base. | |
| About 73 Violaceae in Chile and 21 in our data base. |
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| Endemic Frequent
Height: 60 cm. Some ornamental value (B) |
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Image of Viola rubella VIII Region, Contulmo, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Shrub Flower: Red, 5 petals Height: 60 cm.
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Image of Viola rubella VIII Region, Contulmo, Chile
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HABITATIn Chile this species grows in the following environmental conditions:
Habitat according to altitude: Medium altitude up to the timber line
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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USESSome ornamental value (B)
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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).
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More species from the same Violaceae family in our data base: Viola arvensis (Violeta / Pensamiento) Viola congesta (Violeta de los volcanes) Viola cotyledon (Hierba de corazón) Viola maculata (Violeta amarilla) Viola portalesia (Violeta arbustiva) Viola rubella (Violeta arbustiva) |