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Image of Cistanthe sp. #1195
IV Region, Totoralillo, Chile
Altitude: 0-200 m. 10 22, 2008
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| Species: | Cistanthe sp. #1195 | |
| Family: | Portulacaceae |  |
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| Record: | 1195 |
| 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: 60 cm. Good ornamental value (A) |
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Image of Cistanthe sp. #1195 IV Region, Totoralillo, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Perennial Flower: Red, 5 petals Height: 60 cm.
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Image of Cistanthe sp. #1195 IV Region, Totoralillo, 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: Exposed, but with protection from direct sun through coastal fog (camanchaca).
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Image of Cistanthe sp. #1195 IV Region, Totoralillo, Chile
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USESGood ornamental value (A)
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Image of Cistanthe sp. #1195 IV Region, Totoralillo, 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 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. #1195 |