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Image of Valeriana graciliceps VII Region, El Melado, Chile
Altitude: 2000-1250 m. 12 17, 2006
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| Species: | Valeriana graciliceps Clos. | |
| Family: | Valerianaceae |  |
| Order: | Dipsacales | |
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| Record: | 0731 |
| About 44 Valeriana in Chile and 14 in our data base. | |
| About 46 Valerianaceae in Chile and 14 in our data base. |
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Endemic
Frequent
Height: 40 cm. Good ornamental value (A) |
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INTRODUCTION
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Image of Valeriana graciliceps VII Region, El Melado, Chile
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DESCRIPTION Plant type: Shrub Flower: White, 5 petals Height: 40 cm.
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Image of Valeriana graciliceps VII Region, El Melado, Chile
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HABITAT In 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 graciliceps VII Region, El Melado, Chile |
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USES
Good ornamental value (A)
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Image of Valeriana graciliceps VII Region, El Melado, Chile |
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GROWING TIPS
This 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 photos (4) of Valeriana graciliceps Clos. available here
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More species from the same Valerianaceae family in our data base:
Valeriana graciliceps Valeriana lapathifolia (Guahuilque) |
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