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Image of Viguiera revoluta
VII Region, Colbún, Chile
Altitude: 450 m. 01 01, 2002
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| Species: | Viguiera revoluta S.F. Blake | |
| Family: | Asteraceae |  |
| Order: | Asterales | |
| Chilean Name: | Maravilla del cerro | |
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| Record: | 0232 |
| About 6 Viguiera in Chile and 3 in our data base. | |
| About 1018 Asteraceae in Chile and 378 in our data base. |
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| Native Frequent
Height:100 Good ornamental value (A) |
INTRODUCTIONThis shrub may seem as somewhat |
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Image of Viguiera revoluta Region Metropolitana, Cajón Maipo, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Shrub Flower: Yellow, 14 petals and more, also includes asteraceae Height:100
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Image of Viguiera revoluta Region Metropolitana, Cajón Maipo, 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: 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 Viguiera revoluta VII Region, Colbún, Chile
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USESGood ornamental value (A)
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Image of Viguiera revoluta VII Region, Camino a Laguna Maule, 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.
Very easy to cultivate
Recommended germination temperature: +18°C + 22°C
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