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Image of Leucocoryne sp. #1170
VII Region, Curico, Chile
Altitude: 100-200 m. 10 04, 2008
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| Species: | Leucocoryne sp. #1170 | |
| Family: | Liliaceae |  |
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| Record: | 1170 |
| 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 Very Frequent
Height: 30 cm. Excellent ornamental value (A +) |
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Image of Leucocoryne sp. #1170 VII Region, Curico, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Bulb Plant Flower: White, 6 petals Height: 30 cm.
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Image of Leucocoryne sp. #1170 VII Region, Curico, 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: Somewhat dry areas where the drought may last 3 - 5 months. Precipitations of 400 - 800 mm. are concentrated in winter.
Light conditions: Fully exposed to the sun. Level areas or slopes facing north.
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Image of Leucocoryne sp. #1170 VII Region, Curico, Chile
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USESExcellent ornamental value (A +)
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Image of Leucocoryne sp. #1170 VII Region, Curico, 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 Liliaceae family in our data base: Leucocoryne coquimbensis var. coquimbensis Leucocoryne coquimbensis var. alba Leucocoryne purpurea var. intermediate Leucocoryne sp. #1170 Trichopetalum plumosum (Flor de la plumilla) |