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Image of Dioscorea brachybotrya
VII Region, Reserva Nacional Altos del Lircay, Chile
Altitude: 1550-1850 m. 02 04, 2006
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Species: | Dioscorea brachybotrya Poepp. | |
Family: | Dioscoreaceae | ![]() |
Order: | Liliales | |
Chilean Name: | Papa cimarrona , Jaboncillo | |
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Record: | 0127 |
About 36 Dioscorea in Chile and 14 in our data base. | |
About 37 Dioscoreaceae in Chile and 15 in our data base. |
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Native Very Frequent
Height: 2 m. Good ornamental value (A) |
INTRODUCTION |
Image of Dioscorea brachybotrya VII Region, Reserva Nacional Altos del Lircay, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Shrub Flower: Yellow, 6 petals Height: 2 m.
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Image of Dioscorea brachybotrya VII Region, Reserva Nacional Altos del Lircay, 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: Fully exposed to the sun. Level areas or slopes facing north.
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Image of Dioscorea brachybotrya VII Region, Reserva Nacional Altos del Lircay, Chile
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USESGood ornamental value (A)
Useful properties: Industrial Use
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Image of Dioscorea brachybotrya VII Region, Reserva Nacional Altos del Lircay, 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 Dioscoreaceae family in our data base: Dioscorea (small flower, climber) Dioscorea brachybotrya (Papa cimarrona / Jaboncillo) Dioscorea bryoniifolia (Camisilla) Dioscorea saxatilis (Jabón del monte) |