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Image of Tropaeolum incisum
VII Region, Reserva Nacional Radal Siete Tazas, Chile
Altitude: 1200-2300 m. 12 25, 2005
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| Species: | Tropaeolum incisum (Speg.) Sparre | |
| Family: | Tropaeolaceae |  |
| Order: | Geraniales | |
| Chilean Name: | Soldadito | |
| English Name: | Nasturtium | |
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| Record: | K7561 |
| About 24 Tropaeolum in Chile and 15 in our data base. | |
| About 25 Tropaeolaceae in Chile and 15 in our data base. |
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| Native Frequent
Height: 50 cm. Excellent ornamental value (A +) |
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Image of Tropaeolum incisum VII Region, Camino a Laguna Maule, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Perennial Flower: Yellow, 5 petals Height: 50 cm.
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Image of Tropaeolum incisum VII Region, Camino a Laguna Maule, 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 Tropaeolum incisum VII Region, Camino a Laguna Maule, Chile
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USESExcellent ornamental value (A +)
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Image of Tropaeolum incisum VII Region, Camino a Laguna Maule, 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 Tropaeolaceae family in our data base: Tropaeolum azureum (Soldadillo azul / Pajarito azul) Tropaeolum ciliatum (Pajarito) Tropaeolum hookerianum ssp. austropurpureum (Soldadito / Pajarito / Relicario) Tropaeolum hookerianum var. hookerianum Tropaeolum incisum (Soldadito) Tropaeolum polyphyllum (Soldadito grande de la cordillera) Tropaeolum sessilifolium (Soldadito de cordillera) |