Oreopolus glacialis


Botanical Information

FamilyRubiaceae
GenusOreopolus
Speciesglacialis
SynonymsCruckshankia glacilis
CategoryPerennials
OriginEndemic to southern Argentina and Chile.

Description and Growing Information

PropagationVia seed.
Notable SpecimensTierra del Fuego Region.
HabitatFound growing in sand and volcanic conditions because of its long taproot, growing from close to sea level to 3000 m.
Flower DescriptionSessile clusters of small, five petaled yellow to pale cream flowers with a dark orange-yellow centre.

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