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FamilyCALCEOLARIACEAE
Genus speciesCalceolaria polifolia Hook. 
SynonymsCalceolaria algarrobensis Phil.
 Calceolaria spatelifolia Kraenzl.
Habitatdry, rocky slopes
Altitude0-2300m
Descriptionshortly grey-white hirsute, leaves obtuse, broadly ovate-oblong, to 15mm long, with short, winged petiole, flowers numerous, both lips alike, ca. 4mm long
Size20-40cm
Colorbright yellow
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typeshrub
Cultivationsunny, dry, rock crevices, protection against winter wet
alpine house, poor, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, uncovered, germ. 1-3 months, 18-21°C
cuttings in late summer
Territory Southern America
     Southern South America (Chile Central)
BibliographyPlants of the World online powo.science.kew.org
International Plant Names Index www.ipni.org
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CALCEOLARIACEAE

Calceolaria polifolia Hook., Bot. Mag. 56: t. 2897 (1829)

Synonyms:
Fagelia polifolia (Hook.) Kuntze

Calceolaria algarrobensis Phil.
Calceolaria spatellifolia Kraenzl.

c. Chile
85 CLC

0-2300m

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