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Image of Valeriana macrorhiza
VII Región, Paso Vergara, Chile
Altitude: 2800 m. 12 31, 2006
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| Species: | Valeriana macrorhiza Poepp. ex DC. | |
| Family: | Valerianaceae |  |
| Order: | Dipsacales | |
| Chilean Name: | Valeriana | |
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| Record: | 0376 |
| About 44 Valeriana in Chile and 22 in our data base. | |
| About 46 Valerianaceae in Chile and 22 in our data base. |
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| Native Frequent
Height: 40 cm. No ornamental value (C) |
INTRODUCTION |
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Image of Valeriana macrorhiza VII Región, Paso Vergara, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Perennial Flower: White, 5 petals Height: 40 cm.
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Image of Valeriana macrorhiza VII Región, Paso Vergara, 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: 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.
Light conditions: Fully exposed to the sun. Level areas or slopes facing north.
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Image of Valeriana macrorhiza VII Región, Paso Vergara, Chile
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USESNo ornamental value (C)
Useful properties: Medicinal
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Image of Valeriana macrorhiza VII Región, Paso Vergara, 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 (8) of Valeriana macrorhiza Poepp. ex DC. available here |
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More species from the same Valerianaceae family in our data base: Valeriana lapathifolia (Guahuilque) Valeriana macrorhiza (Valeriana) |