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VII Region, Reserva Nacional Vilches, Chile
Altitude: 1220-1280 m. 10 24, 2006

Species:	Gavilea odoratissima Poepp.
Family:	Orchidaceae
Order:	Orchidales
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Record:	0656
	About 12 Gavilea in Chile and 5 in our data base.
	About 51 Orchidaceae in Chile and 32 in our data base.




	Native Frequent Height: 80 cm. Excellent ornamental value (A +)

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INTRODUCTION

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Image of Gavilea odoratissima

VII Region, Reserva Nacional Vilches, Chile
Altitude: 1220-1280 m. 10 24, 2006

DESCRIPTION

Plant type: Perennial

Flower: Yellow, 3 petals
Yellow, 6 petals

Height: 80 cm.

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Image of Gavilea odoratissima

VII Region, Reserva Nacional Vilches, Chile
Altitude: 1220-1280 m. 10 24, 2006

HABITAT

In Chile this species grows in the following environmental conditions:

Habitat according to altitude:

Medium altitude up to the timber line
Low altitude, interior valleys

Watering conditions:

Humid areas, with almost constant rainfall. Short dry periods are possible (generally not longer than 1 month).
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.
Some shadow. Some protection against direct sunlight, some shadow from vegetation, filtering about 20 - 40 % of light.

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