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Image of Cruckshanksia montiana
III Region, Parque Nacional Llanos de Challe, Chile
Altitude: 20 m. 09 17, 2006
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Species: | Cruckshanksia montiana Clos | |
Family: | Rubiaceae | ![]() |
Order: | Rubiales | |
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Record: | 0563 |
About 6 Cruckshanksia in Chile and 5 in our data base. | |
About 36 Rubiaceae in Chile and 16 in our data base. |
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Endemic Not Frequent
Height: 10 cm. Excellent ornamental value (A +) |
INTRODUCTION |
Image of Cruckshanksia montiana III Region, Parque Nacional Llanos de Challe, Chile
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DESCRIPTION
Flower: Yellow, 5 petals Height: 10 cm.
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Image of Cruckshanksia montiana III Region, Parque Nacional Llanos de Challe, Chile
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HABITATIn Chile this species grows in the following environmental conditions:
Habitat according to altitude: Coastal areas, 0 - 500 m
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 Cruckshanksia montiana III Region, Parque Nacional Llanos de Challe, Chile
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USESExcellent ornamental value (A +)
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Image of Cruckshanksia montiana III Region, Parque Nacional Llanos de Challe, Chile
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GROWING TIPSThis species has the following hardiness: USDA Hardiness Zone 10 and 11. The plant does not tolerate freezing.
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More photos (6) of Cruckshanksia montiana Clos available here |
More species from the same Rubiaceae family in our data base: Cruckshanksia hymenodon var. hymenodon Cruckshanksia montiana Galium aparine (lengua de gato) Nertera granadensis (Rucachucao / Coralito / Quelligüenchucaou) |