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Image of Loasa nitida
II Region, Quebrada La Rinconada, Chile
Altitude: 150-250 m. 11 09, 2008
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| Species: | Loasa nitida Lam. | |
| Family: | Loasaceae |  |
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| Record: | 1208 |
| About 42 Loasa in Chile and 19 in our data base. | |
| About 58 Loasaceae in Chile and 34 in our data base. |
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Height: 50 cm. Some ornamental value (B) |
INTRODUCTION |
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Image of Loasa nitida II Region, Quebrada La Rinconada, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Annual Flower: Yellow, 5 petals Height: 50 cm.
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Image of Loasa nitida 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: 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 Loasa nitida II Region, Quebrada La Rinconada, Chile
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USESSome ornamental value (B)
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Image of Loasa nitida II Region, Quebrada La Rinconada, Chile
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GROWING TIPSThis species has the following hardiness: USDA Hardiness Zone 10 and 11. The plant does not tolerate freezing.
Very difficult to cultivate
This plant is extremely difficult to cultivate from seeds. If you are interested in purchasing seeds of this or similar species, please go to our On-line Seeds Shop. |
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More photos (9) of Loasa nitida Lam. available here |
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More species from the same Loasaceae family in our data base: Caiophora chuquitensis (Ortiga) Caiophora coronata (Ortiguilla / Clavel-ortiga / Rupa chica) Caiophora silvestris (Ortiga caballuna) Loasa filicifolia (Ortiga macho) Loasa nitida Loasa pallida (Ortiga caballuna blanca) Loasa tricolor var. placei (Ortiga brava / Ortiga caballuna) Loasa triloba (Ortiga caballuna) |