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Image of Triptilion capillatum
Region Metropolitana, Parque Nacional El Morado, Chile
Altitude: 1920-2030 m. 11 13, 2006
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| Species: | Triptilion capillatum (D.Don) Hook & Arn. | |
| Family: | Asteraceae |  |
| Order: | Asterales | |
| Chilean Name: | Siempreviva blanca | |
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| Record: | 0849 |
| About 7 Triptilion in Chile and 3 in our data base. | |
| About 1018 Asteraceae in Chile and 458 in our data base. |
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| Endemic Frequent
Height: 10 cm. Good ornamental value (A) |
INTRODUCTION |
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Image of Triptilion capillatum Region Metropolitana, Parque Nacional El Morado, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Annual Flower: White, 5 petals Height: 10 cm.
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Image of Triptilion capillatum Region Metropolitana, Parque Nacional El Morado, Chile
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HABITATIn Chile this species grows in the following environmental conditions:
Habitat according to altitude: Medium altitude up to the timber line
Watering conditions: Dry, arid areas, with long drought periods of 6 - 10 months. Precipitations of 100 mm - 300 mm. are concentrated in winter.
Light conditions: Fully exposed to the sun. Level areas or slopes facing north.
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Image of Triptilion capillatum V Region, Cuesta Las Chilcas, Chile
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USESGood ornamental value (A)
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Image of Triptilion capillatum V Region, Cuesta Las Chilcas, Chile
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GROWING TIPSThis species has the following hardiness: USDA Hardiness Zone 8. The plant tolerates low temperatures (-8° C), can tolerate occasional snow cover for up to a couple of weeks per year.
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