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Image of Vinca mayor (previnca / herba donzella). Click to enlarge parts of image.

Image of Vinca mayor

Region Metropolitana, Cerro San Cristobal, Chile
Altitude: 600 m. 07 04, 2006

 

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Species:  Vinca mayor L.
Family:  Identification OK   
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Chilean Name:  previnca , herba donzella
English Name:  Greater Periwinkle
German Name: 
Russian Name: 
Record:  2311
About 1 Vinca in Chile and 1 in our data base.
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POISONOUS Plant   
1st Region: Lat: 18° - 21° Main Cities: Arica, Iquique.
2d Region: Lat: 21° - 26° Main Cities: Antofagasta, Calama.
3d Region: Lat: 26° - 29° Main Cities: Copiapó, Vallenar.
4th Region: Lat: 29° - 32° Main Cities: La Serena, Ovalle.
5th Region: Lat: 32° - 33° Main Cities: Valparaiso, Los Andes.
Metropolitan Region: Lat: 33°- 34° Main Cities: Santiago.
6th Region: Lat: 34° - 35° Main Cities: Rancagua.
7th Region: Lat: 35° - 36° Main Cities: Talca, Curicó.
8th Region: Lat: 36° - 38° Main Cities: Concepción, Chillan, Los Angeles.
9th Region: Lat: 38° - 39° Main Cities: Temuco, Villarrica, Pucón.
10th Region: Lat: 39° - 44° Main Cities: Valdivia, Osorno, Puerto Montt.
11th Region: Lat: 44° - 49° Main Cities: Coihaique.
12th Region: Lat 49°- 55° Main Cities: Punta Arenas, Puerto Natales, Puerto Williams.
 USDA Hardiness Zone 9. The plant does not tolerate snow, but can tolerate occasional freezing spells of about - 5° C (the typical morning frost of central Chile).     In shadow. Steep slopes facing south or a vegetation cover which filters 40 - 80 % of light.     Somewhat dry areas where the drought may last 3 - 5 months. Precipitations of 400 - 800 mm. are concentrated in winter.   Humid areas, with almost constant rainfall. Short dry periods are possible (generally not longer than 1 month).   
Low altitude, interior valleys
Low altitude, interior valleys Coastal mountains, 500 - 2000 m.
Low altitude, interior valleys Coastal mountains, 500 - 2000 m. Coastal areas, 0 - 500 m
Blue, 5 petals      Perennial     

Foreign    Not Frequent

Height: 50 cm.

Excellent ornamental value (A +)

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INTRODUCTION

Image of Vinca mayor (previnca / herba donzella). Click to enlarge parts of image.

Image of Vinca mayor

Region Metropolitana, Cerro San Cristobal, Chile
Altitude: 600 m. 07 04, 2006

 

DESCRIPTION

Plant type: Perennial

Flower: Blue, 5 petals

Height: 50 cm.

 

Image of Vinca mayor (previnca / herba donzella). Click to enlarge parts of image.

Image of Vinca mayor

Region Metropolitana, Cerro San Cristobal, Chile
Altitude: 600 m. 07 04, 2006

 

HABITAT

In Chile this species grows in the following environmental conditions:

 

Habitat according to altitude:

Low altitude, interior valleys
Coastal mountains, 500 - 2000 m.
Coastal areas, 0 - 500 m

 

Watering conditions:

Somewhat dry areas where the drought may last 3 - 5 months. Precipitations of 400 - 800 mm. are concentrated in winter.
Humid areas, with almost constant rainfall. Short dry periods are possible (generally not longer than 1 month).

 

Light conditions:

In shadow. Steep slopes facing south or a vegetation cover which filters 40 - 80 % of light.

 

Image of Vinca mayor (previnca / herba donzella). Click to enlarge parts of image.

Image of Vinca mayor

VII Region, Pelarco, Astillero, Chile
Altitude: 280-450 m. 08 27, 2006

 

USES

Excellent ornamental value (A +)

 

Useful properties:

POISONOUS Plant

 

 

 

Image of Vinca mayor (previnca / herba donzella). Click to enlarge parts of image.

Image of Vinca mayor

VII Region, Pelarco, Astillero, Chile
Altitude: 280-450 m. 08 27, 2006

 

GROWING TIPS

 

This species has the following hardiness:

USDA Hardiness Zone 9. The plant does not tolerate snow, but can tolerate occasional freezing spells of about - 5° C (the typical morning frost of central Chile).

 

Very easy to cultivate

 

 

 

 

 

 

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