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Image of Famatina cisandina
VII Region, Los Queñes, Chile
Altitude: 1400 m. 12 30, 2006
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| Species: | Famatina cisandina Rav. | |
| Family: | Amaryllidaceae |  |
| Order: | Liliales | |
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| Record: | 2495 |
| About 2 Famatina in Chile and 2 in our data base. | |
| About 38 Amaryllidaceae in Chile and 30 in our data base. |
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| Endemic Frequent
Height: 30 cm. Excellent ornamental value (A +) |
INTRODUCTION |
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Image of Famatina cisandina VII Region, Los Queñes, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Perennial Flower: Red, 6 petals Height: 30 cm.
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Image of Famatina cisandina VII Region, Los Queñes, Chile
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HABITATIn Chile this species grows in the following environmental conditions:
Habitat according to altitude: High altitude close to the timber line
Watering conditions: Somewhat dry areas where the drought may last 3 - 5 months. Precipitations of 400 - 800 mm. are concentrated in winter.
Light conditions: Fully exposed to the sun. Level areas or slopes facing north.
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Image of Famatina cisandina VII Region, Los Queñes, Chile
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USESExcellent ornamental value (A +)
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Image of Famatina cisandina VII Region, Los Queñes, 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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