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Image of Valeriana graciliceps
Region Metropolitana, Parque Nacional El Morado, Chile
Altitude: 1920-2030 m. 11 13, 2006
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Species: | Valeriana graciliceps Clos | |
Family: | Valerianaceae | ![]() |
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Record: | 1385 |
About 44 Valeriana in Chile and 24 in our data base. | |
About 46 Valerianaceae in Chile and 24 in our data base. |
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Native Frequent
Height: 60 cm. Some ornamental value (B) |
INTRODUCTION |
Image of Valeriana graciliceps Region Metropolitana, Parque Nacional El Morado, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Shrub Flower: White, 5 petals Height: 60 cm.
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Image of Valeriana graciliceps Region Metropolitana, Parque Nacional El Morado, Chile
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HABITATIn Chile this species grows in the following environmental conditions:
Habitat according to altitude: High altitude close to the timber line
Watering conditions: Somewhat dry areas where the drought may last 3 - 5 months. Precipitations of 400 - 800 mm. are concentrated in winter.
Light conditions: Fully exposed to the sun. Level areas or slopes facing north.
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Image of Valeriana graciliceps Region Metropolitana, Parque Nacional El Morado, Chile
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USESSome ornamental value (B)
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Image of Valeriana graciliceps Region Metropolitana, Parque Nacional El Morado, Chile
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GROWING TIPSThis species has the following hardiness: USDA Hardiness Zone 7, even 6b. The plant tolerates low temperatures (-15° C even -20° C), it can be covered by snow for months (1 - 8 months).
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More species from the same Valerianaceae family in our data base: Valeriana graciliceps Valeriana lapathifolia (Guahuilque) |