TECOPHILAEA CYANOCROCUS LEYB. (TECOPHILACEAE) REDISCOVERED IN ITS NATURAL HABITAT

Authors

  • M. Teresa Eyzaguirre Fundación R A. Philippi de Estudios Naturales. Apoquindo 6275 Of. 134
  • Rosario García de la Huerta Fundación R A. Philippi de Estudios Naturales. Apoquindo 6275 Of. 134

Keywords:

Flora of Chile, geophytes, extinct species, Tecophilaea cyanocrocus Leyb

Abstract

Tecophilaea cyanocrocus Leyb. is an endemic geophyte to the high Andes in the Metropolitan Region of Chile. It was described in 1862. Due to the ornamental potential of its blue flowers, its corms were collected in large numbers and exported to Europe. Today it is cultivated in many countries. However, since mid 20th century, it has been considered extinct in the wild. In this publication, the finding in the spring of 2001 of a population of this species in the mountains of the Metropolitan Region of Chile is described.

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Published

2002-12-29

How to Cite

Eyzaguirre, M. T., & García de la Huerta, . R. . (2002). TECOPHILAEA CYANOCROCUS LEYB. (TECOPHILACEAE) REDISCOVERED IN ITS NATURAL HABITAT. Gayana Botánica, 59(2), 73-77. Retrieved from https://revistas.udec.cl/index.php/gayana_botanica/article/view/4259

Issue

Vol. 59 No. 2 (2002)

Section

Artículos
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