Description and images of Calandrinia colchaguensis (), a native Chilean plant, provided by the supplier of native exotic Chilean seeds, Chileflora.com

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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.




	Native Frequent Height: 5 cm. Good ornamental value (A)

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INTRODUCTION

Image of Calandrinia colchaguensis (). Click to enlarge parts of image.

Image of Calandrinia colchaguensis

VII Region, Reserva Nacional Radal Siete Tazas, Chile
Altitude: 1500 m. 11 26, 2006

DESCRIPTION

Plant type: Perennial

Flower: Red, 5 petals

Height: 5 cm.

Image of Calandrinia colchaguensis (). Click to enlarge parts of image.

Image of Calandrinia colchaguensis

VII Region, Reserva Nacional Radal Siete Tazas, Chile
Altitude: 1500 m. 11 26, 2006

HABITAT

In Chile this species grows in the following environmental conditions:

Habitat according to altitude:

Extreme altitude well beyond the timber line
High altitude close to the timber line
Medium altitude up to 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.
Humid areas, with almost constant rainfall. Short dry periods are possible (generally not longer than 1 month).

Light conditions:

Fully exposed to the sun. Level areas or slopes facing north.

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