Image of Oxalis ericoides
II Region, Quebrada Paposo, Chile
Altitude: 400-900 m. 09 20, 2006
Species: | Oxalis ericoides R.Knuth | |
Family: | Oxalidaceae | |
Order: | Geraniales | |
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English Name: | Shamrock | |
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Record: | 1503 |
About 91 Oxalis in Chile and 41 in our data base. | |
About 91 Oxalidaceae in Chile and 37 in our data base. |
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Not Frequent
Height: 5 cm. No ornamental value (C) |
INTRODUCTION |
Image of Oxalis ericoides II Region, Quebrada Paposo, Chile
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DESCRIPTION
Flower: Yellow, 5 petals Height: 5 cm.
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Image of Oxalis ericoides II Region, Quebrada Paposo, 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: Extremely dry areas with very rare rainfall. The dry season lasts 8 - 12 months and in some years it is possible to have no rainfall at all. Rainfall less than 100 mm/year.
Light conditions: Fully exposed to the sun. Level areas or slopes facing north.
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Image of Oxalis ericoides II Region, Quebrada Paposo, Chile
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USESNo ornamental value (C)
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Image of Oxalis ericoides II Region, Quebrada Paposo, 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 Oxalidaceae family in our data base: Oxalis arenaria (Vinagrillo / Culle) Oxalis bulbocastanum (Vinagrillo / Papa chiñaque) Oxalis ericoides Oxalis rosea (Culle rosado / Culle colorado / Culli / Vinagrillo) |