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Image of Schizanthus parvulus
IV Region, Cuesta Las Astas, Chile
Altitude: 700 m. 10 27, 2007
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Species: | Schizanthus parvulus Sudzuki | |
Family: | Solanaceae | ![]() |
Order: | Solanales | |
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English Name: | Butterfly Flower / Poor Man's Orchid | |
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Record: | 0825 |
About 15 Schizanthus in Chile and 15 in our data base. | |
About 156 Solanaceae in Chile and 70 in our data base. |
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Endemic Rare
Height: 40 cm. Some ornamental value (B) |
INTRODUCTION |
Image of Schizanthus parvulus IV Region, Cuesta Las Astas, Chile
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DESCRIPTION
Flower: Red, 5 petals Height: 40 cm.
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Image of Schizanthus parvulus IV Region, Cuesta Las Astas, Chile
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HABITATIn Chile this species grows in the following environmental conditions:
Habitat according to altitude: Low altitude, interior valleys
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 Schizanthus parvulus IV Region, Cuesta Las Astas, Chile
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USESSome ornamental value (B)
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Image of Schizanthus parvulus IV Region, Cuesta Las Astas, Chile
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GROWING TIPSThis species has the following hardiness: USDA Hardiness Zone 9. The plant does not tolerate snow, but can tolerate occasional freezing spells of about - 5° C (the typical morning frost of central Chile).
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