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Image of Calceolaria dentata ssp. araucana
IX Region, Lago Caburga (Norte), Chile
Altitude: 400 m. 03 16, 2006
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| Species: | Calceolaria dentata Ruiz & Pav. ssp. araucana (Phil.) C. Ehrhart | |
| Family: | Scrophulariaceae |  |
| Order: | Scrophulariales | |
| Chilean Name: | Capachito | |
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| Record: | 0388 |
| About 94 Calceolaria in Chile and 40 in our data base. | |
| About 159 Scrophulariaceae in Chile and 72 in our data base. |
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| Native Very Frequent
Height: 70 cm. Some ornamental value (B) |
INTRODUCTION |
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Image of Calceolaria dentata ssp. araucana IX Region, Lago Caburga (Norte), Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Perennial Flower: Yellow, 2 petals Height: 70 cm.
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Image of Calceolaria dentata ssp. araucana IX Region, Lago Caburga (Norte), 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 dentata ssp. araucana IX Region, Lago Caburga (Norte), Chile
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USESSome ornamental value (B)
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Image of Calceolaria dentata ssp. araucana IX Region, Lago Caburga (Norte), Chile
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GROWING TIPSThis species has the following hardiness: USDA Hardiness Zone 9. The plant does not tolerate snow, but can tolerate occasional freezing spells of about - 5° C (the typical morning frost of central Chile).
Very easy to cultivate
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