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Image of Conanthera trimaculata
VII Region, Pelarco, Chile
Altitude: 250 m. 11 08, 2006
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Species: | Conanthera trimaculata (D.Don) Lindl. | |
Family: | Tecophilaeaceae | ![]() |
Order: | Liliales | |
Chilean Name: | Pajarito del campo | |
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Record: | 0210 |
About 6 Conanthera in Chile and 6 in our data base. | |
About 10 Tecophilaeaceae in Chile and 10 in our data base. |
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Endemic Frequent
Height: 40 cm. Good ornamental value (A) |
INTRODUCTION |
Image of Conanthera trimaculata VII Region, Pelarco, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Perennial Flower: White, 6 petals Height: 40 cm.
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Image of Conanthera trimaculata VII Region, Pelarco, Chile
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HABITATIn Chile this species grows in the following environmental conditions:
Habitat according to altitude: Low altitude, interior valleys
Watering conditions: Somewhat dry areas where the drought may last 3 - 5 months. Precipitations of 400 - 800 mm. are concentrated in winter.
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 Conanthera trimaculata VII Region, Pelarco, Chile
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USESGood ornamental value (A)
Useful properties: Edible plant
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Image of Conanthera trimaculata VII Region, Pelarco, Chile
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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.
Relatively easy to cultivate
Recommended germination temperature: +8°C +14°C
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More photos (15) of Conanthera trimaculata (D.Don) Lindl. available here |
More species from the same Tecophilaeaceae family in our data base: Conanthera bifolia (Pajarito del campo / Flor de la viuda) Conanthera trimaculata (Pajarito del campo) |