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Image of Ruppia filifolia
II Region, Salar Ascotan, Chile
Altitude: 3800 m. 11 27, 2007
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Species: | Ruppia filifolia (Phil.) Skottsb. | |
Family: | Ruppiaceae | ![]() |
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Record: | 1798 |
About 2 Ruppia in Chile and 1 in our data base. | |
About 1 Ruppiaceae in Chile and 1 in our data base. |
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Native
Height: 20 cm. No ornamental value (C) |
INTRODUCTION |
Image of Ruppia filifolia II Region, Salar Ascotan, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Perennial
Height: 20 cm.
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HABITATIn Chile this species grows in the following environmental conditions:
Habitat according to altitude: Extreme altitude well beyond the timber line
Watering conditions: Extremely dry areas with very rare rainfall. The dry season lasts 8 - 12 months and in some years it is possible to have no rainfall at all. Rainfall less than 100 mm/year.
Light conditions: Fully exposed to the sun. Level areas or slopes facing north.
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USESNo ornamental value (C)
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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).
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More species from the same Ruppiaceae family in our data base: Ruppia filifolia |