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Image of Viola sp. #1166
II Region, Quebrada La Rinconada, Chile
Altitude: 150-250 m. 11 09, 2008
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| Species: | Viola sp. #1166 | |
| Family: | Violaceae |  |
| Order: | Violales | |
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| Record: | 1166 |
| About 72 Viola in Chile and 17 in our data base. | |
| About 73 Violaceae in Chile and 17 in our data base. |
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Height: 15 cm. Some ornamental value (B) |
INTRODUCTIONThis viola is similar to polypoda, but the leaf form is different. |
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Image of Viola sp. #1166 II Region, Quebrada La Rinconada, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Annual Flower: Yellow, 5 petals Height: 15 cm.
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Image of Viola sp. #1166 II Region, Quebrada La Rinconada, 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: 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: Exposed, but with protection from direct sun through coastal fog (camanchaca).
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Image of Viola sp. #1166 II Region, Paposo, Chile
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USESSome ornamental value (B)
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Image of Viola sp. #1166 II Region, Paposo, 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 (9) of Viola sp. #1166 available here |
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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 portalesia (Violeta arbustiva) Viola rubella (Violeta arbustiva) Viola sp. #1166 |