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Image of Calceolaria cavanillesii
VII Region, Laguna Maule, Chile
Altitude: 2000-2200 m. 04 05, 2006
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Species: | Calceolaria cavanillesii Phil. | |
Family: | Scrophulariaceae | ![]() |
Order: | Scrophulariales | |
Chilean Name: | Capachito | |
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Record: | 0386 |
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: 40 cm. Some ornamental value (B) |
INTRODUCTION |
Image of Calceolaria cavanillesii VII Region, Laguna Maule, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Perennial Flower: Yellow, 2 petals Height: 40 cm.
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Image of Calceolaria cavanillesii VII Region, Laguna Maule, 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: 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 cavanillesii VII Region, Laguna Maule, Chile
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USESSome ornamental value (B)
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Image of Calceolaria cavanillesii VII Region, Laguna 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).
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