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Image of Leontochir ovallei
III Region, Llanos de Challe, Chile
Altitude: 200 m. 10 29, 2008
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| Species: | Leontochir ovallei Phil. | |
| Family: | Alstroemeriaceae |  |
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| Chilean Name: | 01-12-2008 | |
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| Record: | 1215 |
| About 2 Leontochir in Chile and 1 in our data base. | |
| About 63 Alstroemeriaceae in Chile and 41 in our data base. |
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| Endemic Not Frequent
Height: 40 cm. Excellent ornamental value (A +) |
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Image of Leontochir ovallei III Region, Llanos de Challe, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Perennial Flower: Red, 6 petals Height: 40 cm.
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Image of Leontochir ovallei III Region, Llanos de Challe, 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: Fully exposed to the sun. Level areas or slopes facing north.
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Image of Leontochir ovallei III Region, Llanos de Challe, Chile
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USESExcellent ornamental value (A +)
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Image of Leontochir ovallei III Region, Llanos de Challe, Chile
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GROWING TIPSThis species has the following hardiness: USDA Hardiness Zone 10 and 11. The plant does not tolerate freezing.
Relatively easy to cultivate
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