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Image of Eulychnia iquiquensis
II Region, Quebrada Paposo, Chile
Altitude: 50-300 m. 09 20, 2006
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| Species: | Eulychnia iquiquensis (K.Schum) Britton & Rose | |
| Family: | Cactaceae |  |
| Order: | Caryophyllales | |
| Chilean Name: | Copao | |
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| Record: | 0721 |
| About 4 Eulychnia in Chile and 3 in our data base. | |
| About 164 Cactaceae in Chile and 60 in our data base. |
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| Endemic Frequent
Height: 3 m. Good ornamental value (A) |
INTRODUCTION |
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Image of Eulychnia iquiquensis II Region, Quebrada Paposo, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Tree Flower: White, 7 - 14 petals Height: 3 m.
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Image of Eulychnia iquiquensis II Region, Quebrada Rinconada, Paposo, Chile
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HABITATIn Chile this species grows in the following environmental conditions:
Habitat according to altitude: Coastal mountains, 500 - 2000 m.
Watering conditions: Coastal fog/camanchaca: The plants obtain water mainly from condensation.
Light conditions: Exposed, but with protection from direct sun through coastal fog (camanchaca).
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Image of Eulychnia iquiquensis II Region, Quebrada Rinconada, Paposo, Chile
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USESGood ornamental value (A)
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Image of Eulychnia iquiquensis II Region, Quebrada Rinconada, Paposo, Chile
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GROWING TIPSThis species has the following hardiness: USDA Hardiness Zone 10 and 11. The plant does not tolerate freezing.
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