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Image of Calceolaria paralia
VII Region, Reserva Nacional Radal Siete Tazas, Chile
Altitude: 1600-2550 m. 12 26, 2005
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| Species: | Calceolaria paralia Cav. | |
| Family: | Scrophulariaceae |  |
| Order: | Scrophulariales | |
| Chilean Name: | Capachito de las vegas , topa-topa | |
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| Record: | 0040 |
| About 94 Calceolaria in Chile and 37 in our data base. | |
| About 159 Scrophulariaceae in Chile and 65 in our data base. |
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| Endemic Frequent
Height: 50 cm. Good ornamental value (A) |
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Image of Calceolaria paralia VII Region, Paso Vergara, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Perennial Flower: Yellow, 2 petals Height: 50 cm.
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Image of Calceolaria paralia VII Región, Los Queñes, Chile
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HABITATIn Chile this species grows in the following environmental conditions:
Habitat according to altitude: Medium altitude up to the timber line
Watering conditions: Humid areas, with almost constant rainfall. Short dry periods are possible (generally not longer than 1 month).
Light conditions: Fully exposed to the sun. Level areas or slopes facing north.
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Image of Calceolaria paralia VII Region, Reserva Nacional Radal Siete Tazas, Chile
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USESGood ornamental value (A)
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Image of Calceolaria paralia VII Región, Los Queñes, Chile
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GROWING TIPSThis species has the following hardiness: USDA Hardiness Zone 8. The plant tolerates low temperatures (-8° C), can tolerate occasional snow cover for up to a couple of weeks per year.
Relatively easy to cultivate
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