Good ornamental value (A)

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Image of Loasa sp. #1594

IV Region, Mineral de Talca, Chile
Altitude: 20 m. 09 15, 2006

DESCRIPTION

Image of Loasa sp. #1594

IV Region, Mineral de Talca, Chile
Altitude: 20 m. 09 15, 2006

HABITAT

In Chile this species grows in the following environmental conditions:

Habitat according to altitude:

Coastal areas, 0 - 500 m

Watering conditions:

Dry, arid areas, with long drought periods of 6 - 10 months. Precipitations of 100 mm - 300 mm. are concentrated in winter.

Light conditions:

Exposed, but with protection from direct sun through coastal fog.

Image of Loasa sp. #1594

IV Region, Mineral de Talca, Chile
Altitude: 20 m. 09 15, 2006

USES

Good ornamental value (A)

Image of Loasa sp. #1594

IV Region, Mineral de Talca, Chile
Altitude: 20 m. 09 15, 2006

GROWING TIPS

This species has the following hardiness:

USDA Hardiness Zone 10 and 11. The plant does not tolerate freezing.

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More photos (13) of Loasa sp. #1594 available here  

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Caiophora silvestris (Ortiga caballuna)

Caiophora sp. #1305

Loasa acanthifolia

Loasa acerifolia

Loasa filicifolia (Ortiga macho)

Loasa fruticosa

Loasa lateritia (Loasa roja)

Loasa nana

Loasa pallida (Ortiga caballuna blanca)

Loasa sp. #1594

Loasa sp. #2451

Loasa tricolor var. placei (Ortiga brava/Ortiga caballuna)

Loasa triloba (Ortiga caballuna)

Mentzelia chilensis

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