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Image of Galium hypocarpium

VII Region, Camino a El Melado, Chile
Altitude: 400-1200 m. 01 21, 2006

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Species:	Galium hypocarpium (L.) Endl. ex Griseb.
Family:	Rubiaceae
Order:	Rubiales
Chilean Name:	Relbún
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Record:	0337
	About 22 Galium in Chile and 7 in our data base.
	About 36 Rubiaceae in Chile and 16 in our data base.




	Native Very Frequent Height: 1.5 m. Good ornamental value (A)

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INTRODUCTION

Image of Galium hypocarpium (Relbún). Click to enlarge parts of image.

Image of Galium hypocarpium

VII Region, Camino a Laguna Maule, Chile
Altitude: 500-2200 m. 01 13, 2006

DESCRIPTION

Plant type: Perennial
Climber

Flower: Green, 4 petals

Height: 1.5 m.

Image of Galium hypocarpium (Relbún). Click to enlarge parts of image.

Image of Galium hypocarpium

VII Region, Camino a Laguna Maule, Chile
Altitude: 500-2200 m. 01 13, 2006

HABITAT

In Chile this species grows in the following environmental conditions:

Habitat according to altitude:

Medium altitude up to the timber line
Low altitude, interior valleys
Coastal mountains, 500 - 2000 m.
Coastal areas, 0 - 500 m

Watering conditions:

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.
Humid areas, with almost constant rainfall. Short dry periods are possible (generally not longer than 1 month).

Light conditions:

In shadow. Steep slopes facing south or a vegetation cover which filters 40 - 80 % of light.

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