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Calceolaria ericoides Juss. ex Vahl  
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FamilyCALCEOLARIACEAE
Genus speciesCalceolaria ericoides Juss. ex Vahl 
BibliographyEnum. Pl. 1: 190 (1804)
Native RangeEcuador to n. Peru
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatsteppes
Altitude2500-4500m
Descriptionpubescent, densely leafy, leaves minute, 10-15mm, linear, obtuse, sessile, entire, margins revolute, hirsute, flowers numerous in panicle, calyx tomentose, lobes ovate, acute
Size20-35cm
Coloryellow
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typesubshrub
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 canescens Willd. ex Schult.
Fagelia ericoides (Juss. ex Vahl) Kuntze
Territory8 Southern America
     83 Western South America (ECU Ecuador, PER Peru)
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