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Image of Gentianella magellanica
VII Region, Laguna Maule, Chile
Altitude: 2300 m. 02 19, 2007
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| Species: | Gentianella magellanica (Gaudich.) Fabris ex D.M.Moore | |
| Family: | Gentianaceae |  |
| Order: | Gentianales | |
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| Record: | 0609 |
| 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. Good ornamental value (A) |
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Image of Gentianella magellanica VII Region, Laguna Maule, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Annual Flower: Blue, 5 petals Height: 30 cm.
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Image of Gentianella magellanica VII Region, Laguna Maule, Chile
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HABITATIn Chile this species grows in the following environmental conditions:
Habitat according to altitude: Extreme altitude well beyond 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 magellanica VII Region, Laguna Maule, Chile
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USESGood ornamental value (A)
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Image of Gentianella magellanica VII Region, Laguna Maule, 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 (14) of Gentianella magellanica (Gaudich.) Fabris ex D.M.Moore available here |
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More species from the same Gentianaceae family in our data base: Gentiana prostrata (Genciana mínima) Gentianella magellanica |