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Image of Cryptantha involucrata
VI Region, La Troya - Las Termas Hediondas, Chile
Altitude: 2200 - 3100 m. 11 05, 2007
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| Species: | Cryptantha involucrata (Phil.) Reiche | |
| Family: | Boraginaceae |  |
| Order: | Lamiales | |
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| Record: | 0877 |
| About 41 Cryptantha in Chile and 10 in our data base. | |
| About 113 Boraginaceae in Chile and 35 in our data base. |
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| Endemic Frequent
Height: 25 cm. No ornamental value (C) |
INTRODUCTION |
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Image of Cryptantha involucrata VI Region, La Troya - Las Termas Hediondas, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Annual Flower: White, 5 petals Height: 25 cm.
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Image of Cryptantha involucrata VI Region, La Troya - Las Termas Hediondas, 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: 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 Cryptantha involucrata VI Region, La Troya - Las Termas Hediondas, Chile
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USESNo ornamental value (C)
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Image of Cryptantha involucrata VI Region, La Troya - Las Termas Hediondas, 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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More species from the same Boraginaceae family in our data base: Amsinckia calycina (Ortiguilla / Hierba rocilla) Cordia decandra (Carboncillo / Carbón) Cryptantha involucrata Cynoglossum creticum (Trupa / Garrapatilla) Echium vulgare (Hierba azul / Viborera / Ortiguilla) Heliotropium lineariifolium (Palito negro / Monte negro) |