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Image of Gentianella ottonis
Region Metropolitana, Embalse Yeso, Chile
Altitude: 1400-2900 m. 02 27, 2006
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Species: | Gentianella ottonis (Phil.) Muñoz | |
Family: | Gentianaceae | ![]() |
Order: | Gentianales | |
Chilean Name: | Genciana | |
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Record: | 0592 |
About 7 Gentianella in Chile and 2 in our data base. | |
About 15 Gentianaceae in Chile and 4 in our data base. |
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Native Not Frequent
Height: 30 cm. Some ornamental value (B) |
INTRODUCTION |
Image of Gentianella ottonis Region Metropolitana, Embalse Yeso, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Perennial Flower: White, 5 petals Height: 30 cm.
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Image of Gentianella ottonis Region Metropolitana, Embalse Yeso, 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: Humid areas, with almost constant rainfall. Short dry periods are possible (generally not longer than 1 month).
Light conditions: Fully exposed to the sun. Level areas or slopes facing north.
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Image of Gentianella ottonis Region Metropolitana, Embalse Yeso, Chile
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USESSome ornamental value (B)
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Image of Gentianella ottonis Region Metropolitana, Embalse Yeso, 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 Gentianella ottonis (Phil.) Muñoz available here |
More species from the same Gentianaceae family in our data base: Gentiana prostrata (Genciana mínima) Gentianella ottonis (Genciana) |