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Image of Tropaeolum gracile

VII Region, Pelarco, Libueno, Chile
Altitude: 300 m. 12 03, 2006

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Species:	Tropaeolum gracile (H. et A.) Sparre
Family:	Tropaeolaceae
Order:	Geraniales
Chilean Name:
English Name:	Nasturtium
German Name:
Russian Name:

Record:	0668
	About 24 Tropaeolum in Chile and 15 in our data base.
	About 25 Tropaeolaceae in Chile and 15 in our data base.




	Native Frequent Height: 60 cm. Good ornamental value (A)

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INTRODUCTION

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Image of Tropaeolum gracile

VII Region, Pelarco, Libueno, Chile
Altitude: 300 m. 12 03, 2006

DESCRIPTION

Plant type: Climber

Flower: Yellow, 5 petals

Height: 60 cm.

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Image of Tropaeolum gracile

VII Region, Pelarco, Libueno, Chile
Altitude: 300 m. 12 03, 2006

HABITAT

In Chile this species grows in the following environmental conditions:

Habitat according to altitude:

Low altitude, interior valleys

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 Tropaeolum gracile

VII Region, Pelarco, Libueno, Chile
Altitude: 300 m. 12 03, 2006

USES

Good ornamental value (A)

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Image of Tropaeolum gracile

VII Region, Pelarco, Libueno, Chile
Altitude: 300 m. 12 03, 2006

GROWING TIPS

This species has the following hardiness:

USDA Hardiness Zone 9. The plant does not tolerate snow, but can tolerate occasional freezing spells of about - 5° C (the typical morning frost of central Chile).