Description and images of Valeriana sp. #1537 (), a native Chilean plant, provided by the supplier of native exotic Chilean seeds, Chileflora.com

INTRODUCTION

Image of Valeriana sp. #1537 ()

Image of Valeriana sp. #1537

VII Region, El Melado, Chile
Altitude: 800-1240 m. 10 29, 2006

DESCRIPTION

Flower: White, 5 petals

Height: 50 cm.

Image of Valeriana sp. #1537 ()

Image of Valeriana sp. #1537

VII Region, El Melado, Chile
Altitude: 800-1240 m. 10 29, 2006

HABITAT

In Chile this species grows in the following environmental conditions:

Habitat according to altitude:

Low altitude, interior valleys

Watering conditions:

Somewhat dry areas where the drought may last 3 - 5 months. Precipitations of 400 - 800 mm. are concentrated in winter.

Light conditions:

In shadow. Steep slopes facing south or a vegetation cover which filters 40 - 80 % of light.

Image of Valeriana sp. #1537 ()

Image of Valeriana sp. #1537

VII Region, El Melado, Chile
Altitude: 800-1240 m. 10 29, 2006

USES

Some ornamental value (B)

Image of Valeriana sp. #1537 ()

Image of Valeriana sp. #1537

VII Region, El Melado, Chile
Altitude: 800-1240 m. 10 29, 2006

GROWING TIPS

This species has the following hardiness:

USDA Hardiness Zone 9. The plant does not tolerate snow, but can tolerate occasional freezing spells of about - 5° C (the typical morning frost of central Chile).

More photos (5) of Valeriana sp. #1537 available here

More species from the same Valerianaceae family in our data base:

Valeriana fonckii (Valeriana)

Valeriana graciliceps

Valeriana lapathifolia (Guahuilque)

Valeriana lepidota

Valeriana macrorhiza (Valeriana)

Valeriana sp. #1537

Valeriana verticillata

Species:	Valeriana sp. #1537
Family:	Valerianaceae
Order:	Dipsacales
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Record:	1537
	About 44 Valeriana in Chile and 14 in our data base.
	About 46 Valerianaceae in Chile and 14 in our data base.




	Not Frequent Height: 50 cm. Some ornamental value (B)