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Calceolaria cerasifolia Benth.  
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FamilyCALCEOLARIACEAE
Genus speciesCalceolaria cerasifolia Benth. 
BibliographyProdr. [A.P.de Candolle] 10: 218 (1846)
Native Rangen. & c. Peru
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatstony grassland
Altitude2100-4200m
Descriptionbranchlets glabrescent, leaves ovate or lanceolate, serrate, glabrous, coriaceous, nitid, flowers in lax corymb, calyx lobes membranous, corolla 13-17mm long
Size30-95cm
Colorbright yellow
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typeshrub
Cultivationsunny site with a deep, drained soil
alpine house, rich, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, uncovered, germ. 1-3 months, 18-21°C
cuttings in late summer
SynonymsCalceolaria nivalis ssp. cerasifolia (Benth.) Molau
Fagelia cerasifolia (Benth.) Kuntze
Territory8 Southern America
     83 Western South America (PER Peru)
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