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Image of Viola congesta
VII Region, Reserva Nacional Radal Siete Tazas, Chile
Altitude: 1600-2550 m. 12 26, 2005
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| Species: | Viola congesta Gillies ex Hook. & Arn. (ex-volcanica) | |
| Family: | Violaceae |  |
| Order: | Violales | |
| Chilean Name: | Violeta de los volcanes | |
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| Record: | 0285 |
| About 72 Viola in Chile and 21 in our data base. | |
| About 73 Violaceae in Chile and 21 in our data base. |
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| Native Frequent
Height: 5 cm. Excellent ornamental value (A +) |
INTRODUCTION |
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Image of Viola congesta VII Region, Reserva Nacional Altos del Lircay, Laguna del Alto, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Perennial Flower: White, 5 petals Height: 5 cm.
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Image of Viola congesta VII Region, Reserva Nacional Altos del Lircay, Laguna del Alto, Chile
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HABITATIn Chile this species grows in the following environmental conditions:
Habitat according to altitude: Extreme altitude well beyond 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 Viola congesta VII Región, Laguna Teno, Chile
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USESExcellent ornamental value (A +)
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Image of Viola congesta VII Región, Laguna Teno, 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 photos (9) of Viola congesta Gillies ex Hook. & Arn. (ex-volcanica) available here |
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More species from the same Violaceae family in our data base: Viola arvensis (Violeta / Pensamiento) Viola congesta (Violeta de los volcanes) Viola cotyledon (Hierba de corazón) Viola maculata (Violeta amarilla) Viola portalesia (Violeta arbustiva) |