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Image of Chloraea cristata
VI Region, Pichidangui, Chile
Altitude: 50 - 120 m. 12 04, 2007
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Species: | Chloraea cristata Lindl. ecotype Pichidangui | |
Family: | Orchidaceae | ![]() |
Order: | Orchidales | |
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Record: | 1272 |
About 29 Chloraea in Chile and 19 in our data base. | |
About 51 Orchidaceae in Chile and 31 in our data base. |
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Endemic Frequent
Height: 30 cm. Excellent ornamental value (A +) |
INTRODUCTION |
Image of Chloraea cristata VI Region, Pichidangui, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Perennial Flower: Yellow, 6 petals Height: 30 cm.
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Image of Chloraea cristata VI Region, Pichidangui, 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: Dry, arid areas, with long drought periods of 6 - 10 months. Precipitations of 100 mm - 300 mm. are concentrated in winter.
Light conditions: Exposed, but with protection from direct sun through coastal fog (camanchaca).
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Image of Chloraea cristata VI Region, Pichidangui, Chile
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USESExcellent ornamental value (A +)
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Image of Chloraea cristata VI Region, Pichidangui, 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 Orchidaceae family in our data base: Bipinnula plumosa (Flor del bigote) Chloraea cristata Chloraea cristata (orquidea amarilla) Chloraea gaudichaudii (Orquidea de campo) Chloraea heteroglossa (orquidea blanca) Chloraea viridiflora (Orquidea de flor verde) |