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Image of Cryptantha subamplexicaulis
II Region, Quebrada Rinconada, Paposo, Chile
Altitude: 270-660 m. 12 02, 2007
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| Species: | Cryptantha subamplexicaulis (Phil) Reiche | |
| Family: | Boraginaceae |  |
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| Record: | 1805 |
| About 41 Cryptantha in Chile and 11 in our data base. | |
| About 113 Boraginaceae in Chile and 39 in our data base. |
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Height: 8 cm. No ornamental value (C) |
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Image of Cryptantha subamplexicaulis II Region, Quebrada Rinconada, Paposo, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Perennial Flower: White, 5 petals Height: 8 cm.
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Image of Cryptantha subamplexicaulis II Region, Quebrada Rinconada, Paposo, 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: Coastal fog/camanchaca: The plants obtain water mainly from condensation.
Light conditions: Exposed, but with protection from direct sun through coastal fog (camanchaca).
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Image of Cryptantha subamplexicaulis II Region, Quebrada Rinconada, Paposo, Chile
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USESNo ornamental value (C)
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Image of Cryptantha subamplexicaulis II Region, Quebrada Rinconada, Paposo, 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 species from the same Boraginaceae family in our data base: Amsinckia calycina (Ortiguilla / Hierba rocilla) Cordia decandra (Carboncillo / Carbón) Cryptantha subamplexicaulis Cynoglossum creticum (Trupa / Garrapatilla) Echium vulgare (Hierba azul / Viborera / Ortiguilla) Heliotropium lineariifolium (Palito negro / Monte negro) |