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Image of Leucocoryne coronata
IV Region, Carizalillo, Chile
Altitude: 50 m. 09 16, 2008
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| Species: | Leucocoryne coronata Ravenna | |
| Family: | Liliaceae |  |
| Order: | Liliales | |
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| Record: | 1116 |
| About 16 Leucocoryne in Chile and 16 in our data base. | |
| About 37 Liliaceae in Chile and 29 in our data base. |
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| Endemic Frequent
Height: 60 cm. Excellent ornamental value (A +) |
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Image of Leucocoryne coronata IV Region, Carizalillo, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Perennial Flower: White, 6 petals Height: 60 cm.
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Image of Leucocoryne coronata IV Region, Carizalillo, 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 Leucocoryne coronata IV Region, Carizalillo, Chile
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USESExcellent ornamental value (A +)
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Image of Leucocoryne coronata IV Region, Carizalillo, Chile
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GROWING TIPSThis species has the following hardiness: USDA Hardiness Zone 10 and 11. The plant does not tolerate freezing.
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More photos (7) of Leucocoryne coronata Ravenna available here |
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More species from the same Liliaceae family in our data base: Leucocoryne coquimbensis var. coquimbensis Leucocoryne coquimbensis var. alba Leucocoryne coronata Leucocoryne purpurea var. intermediate Trichopetalum plumosum (Flor de la plumilla) |