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Image of Polygala salasiana
VII Región, Paso Vergara, Chile
Altitude: 2100-2300 m. 12 30, 2006
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| Species: | Polygala salasiana Gay | |
| Family: | Polygalaceae |  |
| Order: | Polygonales | |
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| Record: | 2415 |
| About 10 Polygala in Chile and 4 in our data base. | |
| About 13 Polygalaceae in Chile and 8 in our data base. |
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| Native Frequent
Height: 7 cm. Some ornamental value (B) |
INTRODUCTION |
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Image of Polygala salasiana VII Región, Paso Vergara, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Perennial Flower: White, without information on the number of petals Height: 7 cm.
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Image of Polygala salasiana VII Región, Paso Vergara, Chile
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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: 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 Polygala salasiana VII Región, Paso Vergara, Chile
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USESSome ornamental value (B)
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Image of Polygala salasiana VII Región, Paso Vergara, Chile
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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 Polygalaceae family in our data base: Muehlenbeckia hastulata (Quilo / Voqui negro / Molleca) Polygala salasiana |