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Image of Anagallis alternifolia (Pimpinela). Click to enlarge parts of image.

Image of Anagallis alternifolia

VII Region, Camino a Vilches, Chile
Altitude: 500 m. 01 11, 2007

 

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Species:  Anagallis alternifolia Cav.
Family:  Primulaceae Identification OK   
Order:  Primulales
Chilean Name:  Pimpinela
English Name: 
German Name: 
Russian Name: 
Record:  0618
About 3 Anagallis in Chile and 2 in our data base.
About 12 Primulaceae in Chile and 3 in our data base.

 

1st Region: Lat: 18° - 21° Main Cities: Arica, Iquique.
2d Region: Lat: 21° - 26° Main Cities: Antofagasta, Calama.
3d Region: Lat: 26° - 29° Main Cities: Copiapó, Vallenar.
4th Region: Lat: 29° - 32° Main Cities: La Serena, Ovalle.
5th Region: Lat: 32° - 33° Main Cities: Valparaiso, Los Andes.
Metropolitan Region: Lat: 33°- 34° Main Cities: Santiago.
6th Region: Lat: 34° - 35° Main Cities: Rancagua.
7th Region: Lat: 35° - 36° Main Cities: Talca, Curicó.
8th Region: Lat: 36° - 38° Main Cities: Concepción, Chillan, Los Angeles.
9th Region: Lat: 38° - 39° Main Cities: Temuco, Villarrica, Pucón.
10th Region: Lat: 39° - 44° Main Cities: Valdivia, Osorno, Puerto Montt.
11th Region: Lat: 44° - 49° Main Cities: Coihaique.
12th Region: Lat 49°- 55° Main Cities: Punta Arenas, Puerto Natales, Puerto Williams.
 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).     Fully exposed to the sun. Level areas or slopes facing north.   Some shadow. Some protection against direct sunlight, some shadow from vegetation, filtering about 20 - 40 % of light.     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.   Humid areas, with almost constant rainfall. Short dry periods are possible (generally not longer than 1 month).   
Extreme altitude well beyond the timber line
Extreme altitude well beyond the timber line High altitude close to the timber line
Extreme altitude well beyond the timber line High altitude close to the timber line Medium altitude up to the timber line
Extreme altitude well beyond the timber line High altitude close to the timber line Medium altitude up to the timber line Low altitude, interior valleys
Extreme altitude well beyond the timber line High altitude close to the timber line Medium altitude up to the timber line Low altitude, interior valleys Coastal mountains, 500 - 2000 m.
Extreme altitude well beyond the timber line High altitude close to the timber line Medium altitude up to the timber line Low altitude, interior valleys Coastal mountains, 500 - 2000 m. Coastal areas, 0 - 500 m
Red, 5 petals   White, 5 petals      Perennial     

Native    Frequent

Height: 10 cm.

Some ornamental value (B)

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INTRODUCTION

Image of Anagallis alternifolia (Pimpinela). Click to enlarge parts of image.

Image of Anagallis alternifolia

VII Region, Camino a Vilches, Chile
Altitude: 500 m. 01 11, 2007

 

DESCRIPTION

Plant type: Perennial

Flower: Red, 5 petals
White, 5 petals

Height: 10 cm.

 

Image of Anagallis alternifolia (Pimpinela). Click to enlarge parts of image.

Image of Anagallis alternifolia

VII Region, Camino a Vilches, Chile
Altitude: 500 m. 01 11, 2007

 

HABITAT

In Chile this species grows in the following environmental conditions:

 

Habitat according to altitude:

Extreme altitude well beyond the timber line
High altitude close to the timber line
Medium altitude up to the timber line
Low altitude, interior valleys
Coastal mountains, 500 - 2000 m.
Coastal areas, 0 - 500 m

 

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.
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.
Some shadow. Some protection against direct sunlight, some shadow from vegetation, filtering about 20 - 40 % of light.

 

Image of Anagallis alternifolia (Pimpinela). Click to enlarge parts of image.

Image of Anagallis alternifolia

VII Region, Camino a Vilches, Chile
Altitude: 500 m. 01 11, 2007

 

USES

Some ornamental value (B)

 

 

 

 

Image of Anagallis alternifolia (Pimpinela). Click to enlarge parts of image.

Image of Anagallis alternifolia

VII Region, Camino a Laguna Maule, Chile
Altitude: 500-2200 m. 01 13, 2006

 

GROWING TIPS

 

This 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 (3) of Anagallis alternifolia Cav. available here

More species from the same Primulaceae family in our data base:

Anagallis alternifolia (Pimpinela)

Anagallis arvensis (Pimpinela rosada)

Lysimachia sertulata (Melilukul)

 

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