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Image of Calceolaria cana
VII Region, Reserva Nacional Altos del Lircay, Chile
Altitude: 400-1550 m. 01 07, 2006
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| Species: | Calceolaria cana Cav. | |
| Family: | Scrophulariaceae |  |
| Order: | Scrophulariales | |
| Chilean Name: | Salsilla , Zarcilla | |
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| Record: | 0034 |
| 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) |
INTRODUCTIONThis is a delicate, but beautiful plant which is relatively easy to grow. As with all calceolarias, the main problem is the size of the seedlings, so one must be very careful when transplanting. Compared to other calceolarias, this one needs considerably less watering. Once established, it can withstand snow cover and freezing temperatures. |
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Image of Calceolaria cana VII Region, Reserva Nacional Altos del Lircay, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Perennial Flower: Red, 2 petals Height: 50 cm.
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Image of Calceolaria cana VII Region, Reserva Nacional Altos del Lircay, Laguna del Alto, 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: Somewhat dry areas where the drought may last 3 - 5 months. Precipitations of 400 - 800 mm. are concentrated in winter.
Light conditions: Some shadow. Some protection against direct sunlight, some shadow from vegetation, filtering about 20 - 40 % of light.
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Image of Calceolaria cana VII Region, Los Queñes, Chile
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USESSome ornamental value (B)
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Image of Calceolaria cana VII Region, 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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