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Image of Viola polypoda
IV Region, Caleta Sarco, Chile
Altitude: 100 m. 09 16, 2008
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| Species: | Viola polypoda Turcz. | |
| Family: | Violaceae |  |
| Order: | Violales | |
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| Record: | 1112 |
| About 72 Viola in Chile and 21 in our data base. | |
| About 73 Violaceae in Chile and 21 in our data base. |
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Height: 10 cm. Some ornamental value (B) |
INTRODUCTION |
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Image of Viola polypoda IV Region, Caleta Sarco, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Annual Flower: Yellow, 5 petals Height: 10 cm.
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Image of Viola polypoda IV Region, Caleta Sarco, 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: Extremely dry areas with very rare rainfall. The dry season lasts 8 - 12 months and in some years it is possible to have no rainfall at all. Rainfall less than 100 mm/year.
Light conditions: Fully exposed to the sun. Level areas or slopes facing north.
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Image of Viola polypoda IV Region, Caleta Sarco, Chile
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USESSome ornamental value (B)
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Image of Viola polypoda IV Region, Caleta Sarco, 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).
Recommended germination temperature: +14°C +18°C
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More species from the same Violaceae family in our data base: Viola arvensis (Violeta / Pensamiento) Viola congesta (Violeta de los volcanes) Viola cotyledon (Hierba de corazón) Viola maculata (Violeta amarilla) Viola polypoda Viola portalesia (Violeta arbustiva) |