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Image of Oxalis bulbocastanum
II Region, Quebrada Rinconada, Paposo, Chile
Altitude: 270-660 m. 12 02, 2007
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| Species: | Oxalis bulbocastanum Phil. | |
| Family: | Oxalidaceae |  |
| Order: | Geraniales | |
| Chilean Name: | Vinagrillo , Papa chiñaque | |
| English Name: | Shamrock | |
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| Record: | 0475 |
| About 91 Oxalis in Chile and 41 in our data base. | |
| About 91 Oxalidaceae in Chile and 37 in our data base. |
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| Endemic Not Frequent
Height: 15 cm. Some ornamental value (B) |
INTRODUCTION |
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Image of Oxalis bulbocastanum II Region, Quebrada Paposo, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Perennial Flower: Yellow, 5 petals Height: 15 cm.
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Image of Oxalis bulbocastanum II Region, Quebrada Paposo, Chile
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HABITATIn Chile this species grows in the following environmental conditions:
Habitat according to altitude: Coastal areas, 0 - 500 m
Watering conditions: Coastal fog/camanchaca: The plants obtain water mainly from condensation.
Light conditions: Exposed, but with protection from direct sun through coastal fog (camanchaca).
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Image of Oxalis bulbocastanum II Region, Quebrada Rinconada, Paposo, Chile
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USESSome ornamental value (B)
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Image of Oxalis bulbocastanum II Region, Quebrada Paposo, Chile
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GROWING TIPSThis species has the following hardiness: USDA Hardiness Zone 10 and 11. The plant does not tolerate freezing.
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More photos (3) of Oxalis bulbocastanum Phil. available here |
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More species from the same Oxalidaceae family in our data base: Oxalis arenaria (Vinagrillo / Culle) Oxalis bulbocastanum (Vinagrillo / Papa chiñaque) Oxalis rosea (Culle rosado / Culle colorado / Culli / Vinagrillo) |