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Image of Blechnum chilense
IX Region, Lago Caburga, Chile
Altitude: 200-600 m. 04 15, 2006
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Species: | Blechnum chilense (Kaulf.) Mett. | |
Family: | Blechnaceae | ![]() |
Order: | Filicales | |
Chilean Name: | Costilla de vaca , Quilquil , Palmilla | |
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Record: | 0680 |
About 15 Blechnum in Chile and 4 in our data base. | |
About 16 Blechnaceae in Chile and 4 in our data base. |
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Native Frequent
Height: 2 m. Good ornamental value (A) |
INTRODUCTION |
Image of Blechnum chilense VIII Region, Lago Lanalhue, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Fern
Height: 2 m.
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Image of Blechnum chilense VIII Region, Lago Lanalhue, Chile
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HABITATIn Chile this species grows in the following environmental conditions:
Habitat according to altitude: Low altitude, interior valleys
Watering conditions: Humid areas, with almost constant rainfall. Short dry periods are possible (generally not longer than 1 month).
Light conditions: Some shadow. Some protection against direct sunlight, some shadow from vegetation, filtering about 20 - 40 % of light.
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Image of Blechnum chilense IX Region, Lago Caburga, Chile
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USESGood ornamental value (A)
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Image of Blechnum chilense VIII Region, Lago Lanalhue, Chile
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GROWING TIPSThis 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).
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More photos (4) of Blechnum chilense (Kaulf.) Mett. available here |
More species from the same Blechnaceae family in our data base: Blechnum chilense (Costilla de vaca / Quilquil / Palmilla) |