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Image of Schizanthus lacteus
II Region, Quebrada Paposo, Chile
Altitude: 400-900 m. 09 20, 2006
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| Species: | Schizanthus lacteus Phil. | |
| Family: | Solanaceae |  |
| Order: | Solanales | |
| Chilean Name: | Mariposita | |
| English Name: | Butterfly Flower / Poor Man's Orchid | |
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| Record: | 0479 |
| About 15 Schizanthus in Chile and 15 in our data base. | |
| About 156 Solanaceae in Chile and 73 in our data base. |
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| Endemic Frequent
Height: 50 cm. Good ornamental value (A) |
INTRODUCTIONThis Schiznathus is really a very rare species which grows in a limited area in Chile. It has wonderful flowers, and is relatively small. |
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Image of Schizanthus lacteus II Region, Quebrada Paposo, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Annual Flower: White, 5 petals Height: 50 cm.
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Image of Schizanthus lacteus II Region, Quebrada Paposo, Chile
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HABITATIn Chile this species grows in the following environmental conditions:
Habitat according to altitude: Coastal mountains, 500 - 2000 m.
Watering conditions: Coastal fog/camanchaca: The plants obtain water mainly from condensation.
Light conditions: Some shadow. Some protection against direct sunlight, some shadow from vegetation, filtering about 20 - 40 % of light.
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Image of Schizanthus lacteus II Region, Quebrada Paposo, Chile
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USESGood ornamental value (A)
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Image of Schizanthus lacteus II Region, Quebrada Paposo, Chile
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GROWING TIPSThis species has the following hardiness: USDA Hardiness Zone 10 and 11. The plant does not tolerate freezing.
This species needs dry climate, and If you are interested in purchasing seeds of this or similar species, please go to our On-line Seeds Shop. |
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More photos (1) of Schizanthus lacteus Phil. available here |
