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Image of Leucheria gilliesii VII Region, Laguna Maule, Chile
Altitude: 1600-2600 m. 02 11, 2006
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| Species: | Leucheria gilliesii Hook & Arn. | |
| Family: | Asteraceae |  |
| Order: | Asterales | |
| Chilean Name: | Leucheria | |
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| Record: | 0373 |
| About 45 Leucheria in Chile and 9 in our data base. | |
| About 1018 Asteraceae in Chile and 239 in our data base. |
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Native
Frequent
Height: 1.2 m. Good ornamental value (A) |
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INTRODUCTION
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Image of Leucheria gilliesii VII Region, Laguna Maule, Chile
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DESCRIPTION Plant type: Perennial Flower: White, 14 petals and more, also includes asteraceae Height: 1.2 m.
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Image of Leucheria gilliesii VII Region, Laguna Maule, Chile
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HABITAT In Chile this species grows in the following environmental conditions:
Habitat according to altitude: High altitude close 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 Leucheria gilliesii VII Region, Laguna Maule, Chile |
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USES
Good ornamental value (A)
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GROWING TIPS
This 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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