Description and images of Valeriana sp. #1546 (), a native Chilean plant, provided by the supplier of native exotic Chilean seeds, Chileflora.com

INTRODUCTION

Image of Valeriana sp. #1546 ()

Image of Valeriana sp. #1546

VII Region, Reserva Nacional Radal Siete Tazas, El Bolsón, Chile
Altitude: 1640 m. 11 26, 2006

DESCRIPTION

Flower: White, 5 petals

Height: 40 cm.

Image of Valeriana sp. #1546 ()

Image of Valeriana sp. #1546

VII Region, Reserva Nacional Radal Siete Tazas, El Bolsón, Chile
Altitude: 1640 m. 11 26, 2006

HABITAT

In 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.

Image of Valeriana sp. #1546 ()

Image of Valeriana sp. #1546

VII Region, Reserva Nacional Radal Siete Tazas, El Bolsón, Chile
Altitude: 1640 m. 11 26, 2006

USES

Some ornamental value (B)

Image of Valeriana sp. #1546 ()

Image of Valeriana sp. #1546

VII Region, Reserva Nacional Radal Siete Tazas, El Bolsón, Chile
Altitude: 1640 m. 11 26, 2006

GROWING TIPS

This 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.

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

Valeriana sp. #1546

Record:	1546
	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: 40 cm. Some ornamental value (B)