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Image of Conanthera parvula
VII Region, Pelarco, Libueno, Chile
Altitude: 300 m. 12 21, 2006
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| Species: | Conanthera parvula (Phil.) M.Muñoz | |
| Family: | Tecophilaeaceae |  |
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| Record: | 1125 |
| About 6 Conanthera in Chile and 6 in our data base. | |
| About 10 Tecophilaeaceae in Chile and 10 in our data base. |
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| Endemic Frequent
Height: 50 cm. Good ornamental value (A) |
INTRODUCTION |
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Image of Conanthera parvula VII Region, Pelarco, Libueno, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Perennial Flower: White, 6 petals Height: 50 cm.
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Image of Conanthera parvula VII Region, Pelarco, Libueno, 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: 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 Conanthera parvula VII Region, Pelarco, Libueno, Chile
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USESGood ornamental value (A)
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Image of Conanthera parvula VII Region, Pelarco, Libueno, 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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More species from the same Tecophilaeaceae family in our data base: Conanthera bifolia (Pajarito del campo / Flor de la viuda) Conanthera parvula |