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Image of Anarthrophyllum desideratum
XII Region, Camino a Torres del Paine, Chile
Altitude: 30 - 100 m. 01 01, 1995
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| Species: | Anarthrophyllum desideratum Benth. | |
| Family: | Fabaceae |  |
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| Record: | 2241 |
| About 7 Anarthrophyllum in Chile and 3 in our data base. | |
| About 311 Fabaceae in Chile and 186 in our data base. |
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| Native Frequent
Height: 60 cm. Excellent ornamental value (A +) |
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Image of Anarthrophyllum desideratum XII Region, Camino a Torres del Paine, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Shrub Flower: Red, 5 petals Height: 60 cm.
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Image of Anarthrophyllum desideratum XII Region, Camino a Torres del Paine, Chile
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HABITATIn Chile this species grows in the following environmental conditions:
Habitat according to altitude: Low altitude, interior valleys
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.
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Image of Anarthrophyllum desideratum XII Region, Camino a Torres del Paine, Chile
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USESExcellent ornamental value (A +)
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Image of Anarthrophyllum desideratum XII Region, Camino a Torres del Paine, Chile
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GROWING TIPSThis species has the following hardiness: USDA Hardiness Zone 8. The plant tolerates low temperatures (-8° C), can tolerate occasional snow cover for up to a couple of weeks per year.
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