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Image of Calandrinia taltalensis
II Region, Quebrada Médano, Chile
Altitude: 1300-2000 m. 11 08, 2008
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| Species: | Calandrinia taltalensis Johnst. | |
| Family: | Portulacaceae |  |
| Order: | Caryophyllales | |
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| Record: | 1250 |
| About 16 Calandrinia in Chile and 16 in our data base. | |
| About 62 Portulacaceae in Chile and 62 in our data base. |
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Height: 1.2 m. Excellent ornamental value (A +) |
INTRODUCTION |
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Image of Calandrinia taltalensis II Region, Quebrada Médano, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Perennial Flower: Red, 5 petals Height: 1.2 m.
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Image of Calandrinia taltalensis II Region, Quebrada Médano, 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 Calandrinia taltalensis II Region, Quebrada Médano, Chile
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USESExcellent ornamental value (A +)
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Image of Calandrinia taltalensis II Region, Quebrada Médano, 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) Calandrinia taltalensis Cistanthe grandiflora (Doquilla / Pata de guanaco) Cistanthe grandiflora var. white |