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Image of Wendtia gracilis
VII Region, Camino a Laguna Maule, Chile
Altitude: 700-2200 m. 01 24, 2006
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| Species: | Wendtia gracilis Meyen | |
| Family: | Ledocarpaceae |  |
| Order: | Geraniales | |
| Chilean Name: | Oreganillo amarillo | |
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| Record: | 0139 |
| About 1 Wendtia in Chile and 1 in our data base. | |
| About 3 Ledocarpaceae in Chile and 3 in our data base. |
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| Native Frequent
Height: 50 cm. Good ornamental value (A) |
INTRODUCTION |
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Image of Wendtia gracilis VII Region, Camino a Laguna Maule, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Shrub Flower: Yellow, 5 petals Height: 50 cm.
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Image of Wendtia gracilis VII Region, Camino a 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: Somewhat dry areas where the drought may last 3 - 5 months. Precipitations of 400 - 800 mm. are concentrated in winter.
Light conditions: Fully exposed to the sun. Level areas or slopes facing north.
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Image of Wendtia gracilis VII Region, Camino a Laguna Maule, Chile
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USESGood ornamental value (A)
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GROWING TIPSThis species has the following hardiness: USDA Hardiness Zone 8. The plant tolerates low temperatures (-8° C), can tolerate occasional snow cover for up to a couple of weeks per year.
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More species from the same Ledocarpaceae family in our data base: Wendtia gracilis (Oreganillo amarillo) |