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Image of Gavilea lutea
VIII Region, Antuco, Chile
Altitude: 1600-1900 m. 01 23, 2007
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Species: | Gavilea lutea (Pers.) Correa | |
Family: | Orchidaceae | ![]() |
Order: | Orchidales | |
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Record: | 1410 |
About 12 Gavilea in Chile and 5 in our data base. | |
About 51 Orchidaceae in Chile and 31 in our data base. |
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Native Frequent
Height: 60 cm. Excellent ornamental value (A +) |
INTRODUCTION |
Image of Gavilea lutea VIII Region, Antuco, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Perennial Flower: Yellow, 6 petals Height: 60 cm.
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Image of Gavilea lutea VIII Region, Antuco, Chile
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HABITATIn Chile this species grows in the following environmental conditions:
Habitat according to altitude: Medium altitude up to the timber line
Watering conditions: Humid areas, with almost constant rainfall. Short dry periods are possible (generally not longer than 1 month).
Light conditions: In shadow. Steep slopes facing south or a vegetation cover which filters 40 - 80 % of light.
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Image of Gavilea lutea VIII Region, Antuco, Chile
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USESExcellent ornamental value (A +)
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Image of Gavilea lutea VIII Region, Antuco, 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).
Very difficult to cultivate
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More species from the same Orchidaceae family in our data base: Bipinnula plumosa (Flor del bigote) Chloraea cristata (orquidea amarilla) Chloraea gaudichaudii (Orquidea de campo) Chloraea heteroglossa (orquidea blanca) Chloraea viridiflora (Orquidea de flor verde) Gavilea glandulifera (Pico de loro) Gavilea lutea |