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Image of Calandrinia colchaguensis
VII Region, Reserva Nacional Radal Siete Tazas, Chile
Altitude: 1500 m. 11 26, 2006
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Species: | Calandrinia colchaguensis Barn. | |
Family: | Portulacaceae | ![]() |
Order: | Caryophyllales | |
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Record: | 0728 |
About 16 Calandrinia in Chile and 16 in our data base. | |
About 62 Portulacaceae in Chile and 62 in our data base. |
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Native Frequent
Height: 5 cm. Good ornamental value (A) |
INTRODUCTION |
Image of Calandrinia colchaguensis VII Region, Reserva Nacional Radal Siete Tazas, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Perennial Flower: Red, 5 petals Height: 5 cm.
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Image of Calandrinia colchaguensis VII Region, Reserva Nacional Radal Siete Tazas, Chile
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HABITATIn Chile this species grows in the following environmental conditions:
Habitat according to altitude: Extreme altitude well beyond the timber line
Watering conditions: The plant grows in water or it has its roots within a permanent water course. This corresponds to marshes, bogs, water courses, lake and river shores.
Light conditions: Fully exposed to the sun. Level areas or slopes facing north.
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Image of Calandrinia colchaguensis VII Region, Reserva Nacional Radal Siete Tazas, Chile
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USESGood ornamental value (A)
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Image of Calandrinia colchaguensis VII Region, Reserva Nacional Radal Siete Tazas, 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 Portulacaceae family in our data base: Calandrina colchagüensis (Quiaca) Calandrinia colchaguensis Calandrinia compressa (Vinagrillo / Lengua de serpriente) Cistanthe grandiflora (Doquilla / Pata de guanaco) Cistanthe grandiflora var. white |