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Image of Leucocoryne purpurea
IV Region, Mineral de Talca, Chile
Altitude: 248 m. 09 15, 2006
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| Species: | Leucocoryne purpurea Gay color type white | |
| Family: | Liliaceae |  |
| Order: | Liliales | |
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| English Name: | Glory of the Sun | |
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| Record: | 1650 |
| About 17 Leucocoryne in Chile and 17 in our data base. | |
| About 37 Liliaceae in Chile and 31 in our data base. |
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| Native Not Frequent
Height: 30 cm. Excellent ornamental value (A +) |
INTRODUCTIONFrankly, we are not sure whether this is a white variety of Leucocoryne purpurea or a hybrid between L. purpurea and L. coquimbensis var alba... But hte color combination of pure white and green center makes it unique in the Chilean landscape. |
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Image of Leucocoryne purpurea IV Region, Mineral de Talca, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Bulb Plant Flower: White, 6 petals Height: 30 cm.
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Image of Leucocoryne purpurea IV Region, Caleta El Teniente, Chile
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HABITATIn 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 (camanchaca).
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Image of Leucocoryne purpurea IV Region, Caleta El Teniente, Chile
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USESExcellent ornamental value (A +)
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Image of Leucocoryne purpurea IV Region, Caleta El Teniente, 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 photos (3) of Leucocoryne purpurea Gay color type white available here |
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More species from the same Liliaceae family in our data base: Leucocoryne coquimbensis var. coquimbensis Leucocoryne coquimbensis var. alba Leucocoryne purpurea Leucocoryne purpurea var. intermediate Trichopetalum plumosum (Flor de la plumilla) |