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Image of Nierembergia repens (Estrellita de las vegas)

Image of Nierembergia repens

VII Region, Reserva Nacional Radal Siete Tazas, El Bolsón; Altitude: 1640 m. November 26, 2006

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Latin Name:   Nierembergia repens R. & P.
Family:   Solanaceae Identification OK   
Order:   Solanales
Chilean Name:   Estrellita de las vegas
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Record:   0226
  About 1 Nierembergia in Chile and 1 in our data base.
  About 156 Solanaceae in Chile and 41 in our data base.

 

 

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The plant tolerates low temperatures (-10º C down to -15º C), it can be covered by snow for months (1 - 8 months).     Fully exposed to sun. Level areas or slopes facing north.   Some protection against the sun, some shadow from vegetation, filtering about 20 - 40 % of light.     The plant grows in water or it has its roots within a permanent water course. This corresponds to marshes, bogs, water courses, lake and river shores.   
High elevation close to the timber line
High elevation close to the timber line
Medium elevation up to the timber line
White, 5 petals      Perennial     

 

Native    Not Frequent

Height: 5 cm.

Good ornamental value (A)

 

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Image of Nierembergia repens (Estrellita de las vegas)

Image of Nierembergia repens

VII Region, Reserva Nacional Radal Siete Tazas; Altitude: 1200-2300 m. December 25, 2005

 

 

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Image of Nierembergia repens (Estrellita de las vegas)

Image of Nierembergia repens

VII Region, Reserva Nacional Radal Siete Tazas; Altitude: 1200-2300 m. December 25, 2005

 

 

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Image of Nierembergia repens (Estrellita de las vegas)

Image of Nierembergia repens

VII Region, Reserva Nacional Radal Siete Tazas, El Bolsón; Altitude: 1640 m. November 26, 2006

 

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Image of Nierembergia repens (Estrellita de las vegas)

Image of Nierembergia repens

VII Region, Reserva Nacional Radal Siete Tazas, El Bolsón; Altitude: 1640 m. November 26, 2006

 

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