Image of Calceolaria arachnoidea
VII Region, Reserva Nacional Altos del Lircay, Laguna del Alto, Chile
Altitude: 2000-2200 m. 03 05, 2006
Species: | Calceolaria arachnoidea Graham | |
Family: | Scrophulariaceae | |
Order: | Scrophulariales | |
Chilean Name: | Capachito morado | |
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Record: | 0035 |
About 94 Calceolaria in Chile and 40 in our data base. | |
About 159 Scrophulariaceae in Chile and 73 in our data base. |
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Endemic Frequent
Height: 40 cm. Good ornamental value (A) |
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INTRODUCTIONThis is one of the most common calceolarias and it served as the basis for creating new varieties. It is quite easy to germinate and the only problem is that the seedlings are very small and it the transplanting must be done very carefully. Other than that, the plant is very easy and undemanding, the only condition being that it needs a lot of water. This calceolaria is very hardy, so that you may succesfuklly winter it down to -15º - 20º C. |
Image of Calceolaria arachnoidea VII Region, Reserva Nacional Radal Siete Tazas, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Perennial Flower: Red, 2 petals Height: 40 cm.
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Image of Calceolaria arachnoidea VII Region, Reserva Nacional Altos del Lircay, Chile
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HABITATIn Chile this species grows in the following environmental conditions:
Habitat according to altitude: Extreme altitude well beyond the timber line
Watering conditions: The plant grows in water or it has its roots within a permanent water course. This corresponds to marshes, bogs, water courses, lake and river shores.
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 arachnoidea VII Region, Reserva Nacional Altos del Lircay, Laguna del Alto, Chile
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USESGood ornamental value (A)
Useful properties: Medicinal
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Image of Calceolaria arachnoidea VII Region, Laguna del Teno, Chile
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GROWING TIPSThis species has the following hardiness: USDA Hardiness Zone 7, even 6b. The plant tolerates low temperatures (-15° C even -20° C), it can be covered by snow for months (1 - 8 months).
Relatively easy to cultivate
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