   
|
Image of Senecio sp. #1690
VIII Region, Antuco, Chile
Altitude: 1700 m. 01 24, 2007
    |
|
New Forum opened! Ask questions about this plant! |
| Species: | Senecio sp. #1690 | |
| Family: | Asteraceae |  |
| Order: | Asterales | |
| Chilean Name: | ||
| English Name: | ||
| German Name: | ||
| Russian Name: | ||
| Record: | 1690 |
| About 264 Senecio in Chile and 81 in our data base. | |
| About 1018 Asteraceae in Chile and 458 in our data base. |
             |
   |
 |
|
 
|
|
| Frequent
Height: 50 cm. Some ornamental value (B) |
INTRODUCTION |
|
Image of Senecio sp. #1690 VIII Region, Antuco, Chile
|
DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Perennial Flower: Yellow, 14 petals and more, also includes asteraceae Height: 50 cm.
|
|
Image of Senecio sp. #1690 VIII Region, Antuco, Chile
|
HABITATIn Chile this species grows in the following environmental conditions:
Habitat according to altitude: High altitude close to the timber line
Watering conditions: Humid areas, with almost constant rainfall. Short dry periods are possible (generally not longer than 1 month).
Light conditions: Some shadow. Some protection against direct sunlight, some shadow from vegetation, filtering about 20 - 40 % of light.
|
|
Image of Senecio sp. #1690 VIII Region, Antuco, Chile
|
USESSome ornamental value (B)
|
|
Image of Senecio sp. #1690 VIII Region, Antuco, Chile
|
GROWING TIPSThis species has the following hardiness: USDA Hardiness Zone 7, even 6b. The plant tolerates low temperatures (-15° C even -20° C), it can be covered by snow for months (1 - 8 months).
If you are interested in purchasing seeds of this or similar species, please go to our On-line Seeds Shop. |
|
More photos (2) of Senecio sp. #1690 available here |
