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Image of Adesmia longipes
IX Region, Chile
Altitude: m. 02 18, 2006
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| Species: | Adesmia longipes Phil. | |
| Family: | Fabaceae |  |
| Order: | Fabales | |
| Chilean Name: | Pasto de guanaco | |
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| Record: | 0375 |
| About 141 Adesmia in Chile and 79 in our data base. | |
| About 311 Fabaceae in Chile and 186 in our data base. |
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| Native Frequent
Height: 10 cm. Good ornamental value (A) |
INTRODUCTION |
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Image of Adesmia longipes X Region, Puyehue, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Perennial Flower: Yellow, 5 petals Height: 10 cm.
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Image of Adesmia longipes X Region, Puyehue, Chile
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HABITATIn 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 Adesmia longipes X Region, Puyehue, Chile
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USESGood ornamental value (A)
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Image of Adesmia longipes X Region, Puyehue, 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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