Description and images of Jovellana punctata (Argenita , Capachito), a native Chilean plant, provided by the supplier of native exotic Chilean seeds, Chileflora.com

Image of Jovellana punctata (Argenita / Capachito). Click to enlarge parts of image.

Image of Jovellana punctata

VIII Region, Contulmo, Chile
Altitude: 300 m. 02 20, 2006

Species:	Jovellana punctata Ruiz & Pav.
Family:	Scrophulariaceae
Order:	Scrophulariales
Chilean Name:	Argenita , Capachito
English Name:	Jovellana
German Name:
Russian Name:

Record:	0098
	About 2 Jovellana in Chile and 1 in our data base.
	About 159 Scrophulariaceae in Chile and 73 in our data base.




	Native Frequent Height: 30 m. Excellent ornamental value (A +)

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INTRODUCTION

This species related to calceolarias offers beautiful white spotted flowers and the resilience of a medium size shrub. Excellent option if you like calceolarias and what something similar, but not so common.

Image of Jovellana punctata (Argenita / Capachito). Click to enlarge parts of image.

Image of Jovellana punctata

VIII Region, Contulmo, Chile
Altitude: 300 m. 02 20, 2006

DESCRIPTION

Plant type: Tree

Flower: White, 2 petals
Blue, 2 petals

Height: 30 m.

Image of Jovellana punctata (Argenita / Capachito). Click to enlarge parts of image.

Image of Jovellana punctata

VIII Region, Contulmo, Chile
Altitude: 300 m. 02 20, 2006

HABITAT

In Chile this species grows in the following environmental conditions:

Habitat according to altitude:

Medium altitude up to the timber line
Low altitude, interior valleys

Watering conditions:

Humid areas, with almost constant rainfall. Short dry periods are possible (generally not longer than 1 month).

Light conditions:

Some shadow. Some protection against direct sunlight, some shadow from vegetation, filtering about 20 - 40 % of light.
In shadow. Steep slopes facing south or a vegetation cover which filters 40 - 80 % of light.

Image of Jovellana punctata (Argenita / Capachito). Click to enlarge parts of image.

Image of Jovellana punctata

VIII Region, Contulmo, Chile
Altitude: 300 m. 02 20, 2006

USES

Excellent ornamental value (A +)

Useful properties:

Medicinal
Fodder plant
Timber

Image of Jovellana punctata (Argenita / Capachito). Click to enlarge parts of image.

Image of Jovellana punctata

VIII Region, Caramavida, Chile
Altitude: 200-400 m. 08 03, 2007

GROWING TIPS

This 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

Excellent germination capacity, over 80%

acid soil with a significant content of ogranic matter

Recommended germination temperature: +14°C +18°C

This species prefers an acid soil, rich in organic matter, partial shade, and no excessive temperatures, neither for prolonged freezing nor hot climates.

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