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Image of Cistanthe sp. #1189
IV Region, Llanuras de Tofo, Chile
Altitude: 150-400 m. 09 15, 2008
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| Species: | Cistanthe sp. #1189 | |
| Family: | Portulacaceae |  |
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| Record: | 1189 |
| About 20 Cistanthe in Chile and 20 in our data base. | |
| About 62 Portulacaceae in Chile and 62 in our data base. |
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Height: 40 cm. Excellent ornamental value (A +) |
INTRODUCTION |
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Image of Cistanthe sp. #1189 IV Region, Llanuras de Tofo, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Annual Flower: Red, 5 petals Height: 40 cm.
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Image of Cistanthe sp. #1189 IV Region, Llanuras de Tofo, Chile
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HABITATIn Chile this species grows in the following environmental conditions:
Habitat according to altitude: Coastal mountains, 500 - 2000 m.
Watering conditions: Coastal fog/camanchaca: The plants obtain water mainly from condensation.
Light conditions: Exposed, but with protection from direct sun through coastal fog (camanchaca).
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Image of Cistanthe sp. #1189 IV Region, Llanuras de Tofo, Chile
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USESExcellent ornamental value (A +)
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Image of Cistanthe sp. #1189 IV Region, Llanuras de Tofo, 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 (5) of Cistanthe sp. #1189 available here |
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More species from the same Portulacaceae family in our data base: Calandrina colchagüensis (Quiaca) Calandrinia compressa (Vinagrillo / Lengua de serpriente) Cistanthe grandiflora (Doquilla / Pata de guanaco) Cistanthe grandiflora var. white Cistanthe sp. #1189 |