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Image of Calceolaria corymbosa ssp. mimuloides
Region Metropolitana, Parque Nacional El Morado, Chile
Altitude: 2050 m. 11 13, 2006
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| Species: | Calceolaria corymbosa Ruiz & Pav. ssp. mimuloides (Clos) C.Ehrhart | |
| Family: | Scrophulariaceae |  |
| Order: | Scrophulariales | |
| Chilean Name: | Capachito | |
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| Record: | 0387 |
| 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: 20 cm. Good ornamental value (A) |
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Image of Calceolaria corymbosa ssp. mimuloides Region Metropolitana, Parque Nacional El Morado, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Perennial Flower: Yellow, 2 petals Height: 20 cm.
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Image of Calceolaria corymbosa ssp. mimuloides Region Metropolitana, Parque Nacional El Morado, 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: Humid areas, with almost constant rainfall. Short dry periods are possible (generally not longer than 1 month).
Light conditions: Fully exposed to the sun. Level areas or slopes facing north.
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Image of Calceolaria corymbosa ssp. mimuloides Region Metropolitana, Parque Nacional El Morado, Chile
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USESGood ornamental value (A)
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Image of Calceolaria corymbosa ssp. mimuloides Region Metropolitana, Parque Nacional El Morado, 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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