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Image of Calceolaria williamsii
VII Region, Laguna del Teno, Chile
Altitude: 2000-2500 m. 01 23, 2009
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| Species: | Calceolaria williamsii Phil. | |
| Family: | Scrophulariaceae |  |
| Order: | Scrophulariales | |
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| Record: | 1347 |
| 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 Not Frequent
Height: 25 cm. Good ornamental value (A) |
INTRODUCTION |
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Image of Calceolaria williamsii VII Region, Laguna del Teno, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Perennial Flower: Yellow, 2 petals Height: 25 cm.
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Image of Calceolaria williamsii VII Region, Laguna del Teno, 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 williamsii VII Region, Laguna del Teno, Chile
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USESGood ornamental value (A)
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Image of Calceolaria williamsii 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).
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