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Image of Calceolaria filicaulis ssp. filicaulis
VII Region, Laguna del Maule, Chile
Altitude: 2000-2300 m. 02 06, 2009
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| Species: | Calceolaria filicaulis Clos ssp. filicaulis | |
| Family: | Scrophulariaceae |  |
| Order: | Scrophulariales | |
| Chilean Name: | Capachito de las vegas , Arguenita | |
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| Record: | 0037 |
| 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 Frequent
Height: 40 cm. Some ornamental value (B) |
INTRODUCTION |
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Image of Calceolaria filicaulis ssp. filicaulis VII Region, El Melado, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Perennial Flower: Yellow, 2 petals Height: 40 cm.
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Image of Calceolaria filicaulis ssp. filicaulis VII Region, Laguna Maule, 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: 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 filicaulis ssp. filicaulis VII Region, Camino a Laguna Maule, Chile
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USESSome ornamental value (B)
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Image of Calceolaria filicaulis ssp. filicaulis VII Region, Laguna del Maule, 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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