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Image of Calceolaria polifolia
V Region, Cuesta La Dormida & La Campana, Chile
Altitude: 800-1200 m. 05 27, 2006
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| Species: | Calceolaria polifolia Hook. | |
| Family: | Scrophulariaceae |  |
| Order: | Scrophulariales | |
| Chilean Name: | Capachito | |
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| Record: | 0403 |
| 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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| Endemic Frequent
Height: 50 cm. Some ornamental value (B) |
INTRODUCTION |
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Image of Calceolaria polifolia V Region, Cuesta La Dormida & La Campana, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Perennial Flower: Yellow, 2 petals Height: 50 cm.
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Image of Calceolaria polifolia V Region, Cuesta La Dormida & La Campana, Chile
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HABITATIn Chile this species grows in the following environmental conditions:
Habitat according to altitude: High altitude close to the timber line
Watering conditions: Somewhat dry areas where the drought may last 3 - 5 months. Precipitations of 400 - 800 mm. are concentrated in winter.
Light conditions: Fully exposed to the sun. Level areas or slopes facing north.
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Image of Calceolaria polifolia V Region, Cuesta La Dormida & La Campana, Chile
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USESSome ornamental value (B)
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Image of Calceolaria polifolia V Region, Cuesta La Dormida & La Campana, 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).
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