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Image of Valeriana lapathifolia
X Region, Alerce Costero, Chile
Altitude: 300-900 m. 03 21, 2007
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| Species: | Valeriana lapathifolia Vahl | |
| Family: | Valerianaceae |  |
| Order: | Dipsacales | |
| Chilean Name: | Guahuilque | |
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| Record: | 0777 |
| About 44 Valeriana in Chile and 24 in our data base. | |
| About 46 Valerianaceae in Chile and 24 in our data base. |
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| Native Frequent
Height: 60 cm. Some ornamental value (B) |
INTRODUCTION |
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Image of Valeriana lapathifolia X Region, Alerce Costero, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Perennial Flower: White, 5 petals Height: 60 cm.
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Image of Valeriana lapathifolia X Region, Alerce Costero, 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: Humid areas, with almost constant rainfall. Short dry periods are possible (generally not longer than 1 month).
Light conditions: Some shadow. Some protection against direct sunlight, some shadow from vegetation, filtering about 20 - 40 % of light.
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Image of Valeriana lapathifolia X Region, Alerce Costero, Chile
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USESSome ornamental value (B)
Useful properties: Medicinal
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Image of Valeriana lapathifolia X Region, Alerce Costero, 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) |