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Image of Gratiola peruviana
IX Region, Lago Caburga (Norte), Chile
Altitude: 400 m. 03 16, 2006
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| Species: | Gratiola peruviana L | |
| Family: | Scrophulariaceae |  |
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| Chilean Name: | Contrayerba | |
| English Name: | Austral brooklime | |
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| Record: | 2351 |
| About 1 Gratiola in Chile and 1 in our data base. | |
| About 159 Scrophulariaceae in Chile and 72 in our data base. |
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No ornamental value (C) |
INTRODUCTION |
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Image of Gratiola peruviana IX Region, Lago Caburga (Norte), Chile
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DESCRIPTION
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Image of Gratiola peruviana IX Region, Lago Caburga (Norte), 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: Fully exposed to the sun. Level areas or slopes facing north.
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Image of Gratiola peruviana IX Region, Lago Caburga (Norte), Chile
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USESNo ornamental value (C)
Useful properties: Medicinal
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Image of Gratiola peruviana IX Region, Lago Caburga (Norte), Chile
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GROWING TIPSThis 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).
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