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Image of Calceolaria collina ssp. collina
IV Region, Camino Chungungo, Chile
Altitude: 105 m. 09 16, 2006
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| Species: | Calceolaria collina Phil. ssp. collina | |
| Family: | Scrophulariaceae |  |
| Order: | Scrophulariales | |
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| Record: | 0452 |
| 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 Not Frequent
Height: 80 cm. Good ornamental value (A) |
INTRODUCTION |
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Image of Calceolaria collina ssp. collina IV Region, Camino Chungungo, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Perennial Flower: Yellow, 2 petals Height: 80 cm.
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Image of Calceolaria collina ssp. collina IV Region, Camino Chungungo, Chile
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HABITATIn Chile this species grows in the following environmental conditions:
Habitat according to altitude: Coastal mountains, 500 - 2000 m.
Watering conditions: Extremely dry areas with very rare rainfall. The dry season lasts 8 - 12 months and in some years it is possible to have no rainfall at all. Rainfall less than 100 mm/year.
Light conditions: Fully exposed to the sun. Level areas or slopes facing north.
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Image of Calceolaria collina ssp. collina IV Region, Camino Chungungo, Chile
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USESGood ornamental value (A)
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Image of Calceolaria collina ssp. collina IV Region, Camino Chungungo, Chile
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GROWING TIPSThis species has the following hardiness: USDA Hardiness Zone 10 and 11. The plant does not tolerate freezing.
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