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Calceolaria viscosa Ruiz & Pav.  
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FamilyCALCEOLARIACEAE
Genus speciesCalceolaria viscosa Ruiz & Pav. 
BibliographyFl. Peruv. 1: 18 (1798)
Native Rangec. Peru
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatthickets and steppes
Altitude3500-4200m
Descriptionviscid-resinose, leaves ovate, acute, at base rounded, petiolate, irregularly serrate, inflorescence numerous, calyx tomentose, lobes elliptic, acute
Size30-80cm
Coloryellow
Bloomspring
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 arborescens Edwin
Calceolaria myrtilloides Kraenzl.
Fagelia viscosa (Ruiz & Pav.) Kuntze
Territory8 Southern America
     83 Western South America (PER Peru)
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