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Image of Calceolaria hypericina
, Chile
Altitude: m. 12 09, 2009
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Species: | Calceolaria hypericina Poepp. ex Benth. | |
Family: | Scrophulariaceae | ![]() |
Order: | Scrophulariales | |
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Record: | 1029 |
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 Very Frequent
Height: 40 cm. |
INTRODUCTION |
Image of Calceolaria hypericina , Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Perennial Flower: Yellow, 2 petals Height: 40 cm.
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Image of Calceolaria hypericina , 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: 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 hypericina , Chile
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USES
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Image of Calceolaria hypericina IV Region, Ruta 5 Norte, km. 230, 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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More photos (7) of Calceolaria hypericina Poepp. ex Benth. available here |