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Image of Dioscorea fastigiata
IV Region, Caleta Sarco, Chile
Altitude: 50 m. 09 16, 2008
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| Species: | Dioscorea fastigiata Gay | |
| Family: | Dioscoreaceae |  |
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| Record: | 1139 |
| About 36 Dioscorea in Chile and 13 in our data base. | |
| About 37 Dioscoreaceae in Chile and 13 in our data base. |
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| Endemic Frequent
Height: 5 cm. Good ornamental value (A) |
INTRODUCTION |
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Image of Dioscorea fastigiata IV Region, Choros Bajos, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Creeping Plant Flower: Green, 6 petals Height: 5 cm.
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Image of Dioscorea fastigiata IV Region, Choros Bajos, Chile
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HABITATIn Chile this species grows in the following environmental conditions:
Habitat according to altitude: Coastal areas, 0 - 500 m
Watering conditions: Coastal fog/camanchaca: The plants obtain water mainly from condensation.
Light conditions: Fully exposed to the sun. Level areas or slopes facing north.
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Image of Dioscorea fastigiata IV Region, Choros Bajos, Chile
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USESGood ornamental value (A)
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Image of Dioscorea fastigiata IV Region, Choros Bajos, 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 species from the same Dioscoreaceae family in our data base: Dioscorea (small flower, climber) Dioscorea brachybotrya (Papa cimarrona / Jaboncillo) Dioscorea bryoniifolia (Camisilla) Dioscorea fastigiata |