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Image of Valeriana sp. #1546
VII Region, Reserva Nacional Radal Siete Tazas, El Bolsón, Chile
Altitude: 1640 m. 11 26, 2006
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| Species: | Valeriana sp. #1546 | |
| Family: | Valerianaceae |  |
| Order: | Dipsacales | |
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| Record: | 1546 |
| 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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| Not Frequent
Height: 40 cm. Some ornamental value (B) |
INTRODUCTION |
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Image of Valeriana sp. #1546 VII Region, Reserva Nacional Radal Siete Tazas, El Bolsón, Chile
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DESCRIPTION
Flower: White, 5 petals Height: 40 cm.
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Image of Valeriana sp. #1546 VII Region, Reserva Nacional Radal Siete Tazas, El Bolsón, 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: 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.
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Image of Valeriana sp. #1546 VII Region, Reserva Nacional Radal Siete Tazas, El Bolsón, Chile
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USESSome ornamental value (B)
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Image of Valeriana sp. #1546 VII Region, Reserva Nacional Radal Siete Tazas, El Bolsón, Chile
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GROWING TIPSThis species has the following hardiness: USDA Hardiness Zone 8. The plant tolerates low temperatures (-8° C), can tolerate occasional snow cover for up to a couple of weeks per year.
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More photos (5) of Valeriana sp. #1546 available here |
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More species from the same Valerianaceae family in our data base: Valeriana lapathifolia (Guahuilque) Valeriana macrorhiza (Valeriana) Valeriana sp. #1546 |