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Image of Valeriana lepidota
Region Metropolitana, Parque Nacional El Morado, Chile
Altitude: 1800-2000 m. 11 13, 2006
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| Species: | Valeriana lepidota Clos | |
| Family: | Valerianaceae |  |
| Order: | Dipsacales | |
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| Record: | 0695 |
| About 44 Valeriana in Chile and 22 in our data base. | |
| About 46 Valerianaceae in Chile and 22 in our data base. |
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| Endemic Not Frequent
Height: 60 cm. Some ornamental value (B) |
INTRODUCTION |
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Image of Valeriana lepidota Region Metropolitana, Parque Nacional El Morado, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Perennial Flower: Yellow, 4 petals Height: 60 cm.
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Image of Valeriana lepidota Region Metropolitana, Parque Nacional El Morado, Chile
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HABITATIn Chile this species grows in the following environmental conditions:
Habitat according to altitude: High altitude close to the timber line
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 Valeriana lepidota Region Metropolitana, Parque Nacional El Morado, Chile
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USESSome ornamental value (B)
Useful properties: Medicinal
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Image of Valeriana lepidota Region Metropolitana, Parque Nacional El Morado, 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 species from the same Valerianaceae family in our data base: Valeriana lapathifolia (Guahuilque) Valeriana lepidota |